Sealing a cut in exterior brickwork

[RosannaG1980]

The lead which was covering our porch was stolen a few months ago and the removal of it has left a cut/groove above the porch where the lead was slotted into. I now want to seal this cut as it is letting in damp through the brickwork. My question is, what do I use for this?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Architexeter]

Bastards
Is the porch still there? If it is you will still need a flashing detail. Please advise.

 

[RosannaG1980]

Yes , the little porch is still there -is a small flat wooden protrusion measuring around 2ft Square- and I thought I could protect it with some left over roofing felt from our garden shed (at least it that won't be nicked! ).

 

[Alastairreid]

Get a roll of flashband from one of the sheds.

 

[RosannaG1980]

Hi Alistair. Thanks for your reply, but I'm afraid you've lost this inexperienced diy-er -what is Flashband and would that stop the damp getting in? Or is it more for covering the porch? Thanks for you help...

 

[Alastairreid]

It will seal the join between the roof and wall, it comes in rolls 6" 9" etc looks like tar backed tinfoil...heat it with a heat gun or hairdryer and press it into place.

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• Alastairreid
• 10 Jun 2009
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