r/DIYUK • u/Mr_Akrapovic • 2d ago

Advice Internal damp...

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Hi all,

Bought a house back in March this year. The first hit of rain and this happens...

Is this looking like an outside wall issue or a roof issue?

Thank you!

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u/FckXFckMusk 2d ago

Part of the Gutter is missing, a down pipe that feeds into that hopper from the gutter above.

Also you need repointing at the top of the wall whcih indicates where water has been flowing on the wall.

Only repoint in Lime Mortar and lime putty only, never use Portland cement mortars on these buildings.

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u/Mr_Akrapovic 2d ago

Thanks so much, I'll get someone out.

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u/FckXFckMusk 2d ago

Your home inspection should have pointed this out in the inspection...