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We have problem with damp around several windows.

Posted by Neil Hobbs, on Sun 26 Jan 2014 12:01pm

It is so bad that there is black mould around several windows. Initially thought it was condensation but in the recent heavy wind/rain we had a puddle on the window sill. It would appear rain coming in between window & brickwork? What would the likely repair be & is this a job for a general builder or a window specialist

Andy Neal

Sun 26 Jan 2014 01:19pm

It sounds like the either the sealant has failed , or this could be a pointing issue , a general builder will be able to sort this either way for you ., regards Andy

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Chris Plastow

Mon 10 Mar 2014 10:21am

If there is black spot mould , it is condensation. A puddle of water after rain does not indicate a leak but can also, observation from the interior is the best way to know, clean up the puddle and see what happens in the rain, I still think this is condensation .

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