Facade and cavity wall

You see circles, loose plasterwork, and sometimes mold. After a heavy rain shower, you smell a musty odor. I am a certified leak detection specialist and can quickly and reliably check where the problem lies. Start outside. Look at the exterior facade and jointing. Check the roofing material, such as EPDM...

How to detect a leak in a facade with cracked natural stone or sills sounds difficult. Often, the culprit is a crack in the natural stone, worn joints, or open sealant seams at the window frame. If you see wet spots inside after rain, you know enough. Check the...

Do you see wet spots and mold along the interior wall after strong winds? How to check a leaking cavity wall in a home with high wind loads is no longer a mystery. You will receive clear steps from a leak detection specialist. Start outside at the facade. Check...

How do you check a bathroom ceiling for dampness caused by a leak on the floor above? If you see circles, blisters, or crumbling plaster, you want to find the real cause quickly. As a leak detection specialist, this is my profession, and this explanation helps you quickly and smartly...

Read here how to check a bathroom corner for water ingress via sealant, grouting, and waterproofing tape. As a leak detection specialist, I help you with a quick check of the waterproofing joint, sealing, substrate, and tiling. Look out for mold, discoloration, limescale, damp spots, and...

After a storm, you see wet interior walls and peeling paint, while a leaking coupling causes stains on the ceiling or floor. Making a clear distinction saves money and time. During driving rain, masonry, pointing, window frames, sealant joints, cavity walls, and lead flashing all play a role. Wind pressure...

If you see damp spots on the wall, mold, or peeling paint, you want to know quickly what the problem is. I help you find the source with smart measurements and straightforward explanations. For facade leaks, you look at the exterior wall, jointing, cracks, window frames, sealant edges, lead flashing,...

Facade and cavity wall leakage is better explained by rain patterns and detailed analysis. By linking complaints to precipitation and wind direction, you find the true trail of the leak. We link precipitation data to your reporting times and inspect the facade in a targeted manner. We...

You see wet streaks and stains that reappear after heavy rain. The west facade shows how water is pushing inwards. Note mortar joints, open weep holes, hairline cracks, and cracks around window frames, lintel, lead flashing, and damp-proof course. In the cavity, cavity insulation plays a role,...

A cavity wall can retain rainwater and release it later to the inner walls in a delayed manner. After driving rain, wind and water force their way through the masonry and mortar and remain in the cavity. In the cavity between the outer and inner leaf, open weep holes and a...

You will then see damp patches, peeling paint, and mold. During driving rain and penetrating damp, water remains trapped in the cavity and seeps towards your inner leaf. The causes often lie with the outer leaf, poor cavity insulation, cavity contamination, clogged open weep holes, etc.

You will receive practical steps regarding actual rain events, timing, and measurement dates, so that you can quickly and reliably find a rain leak in the facade. Start at the exterior facade and work your way in. Check the brickwork, mortar joints, frames, sealant joints, flashing, and window sill. Follow the gutter...