Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 May 08, 2019 9:40 am Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi guys, We have these gaps between building materials. We had a private inspector and many trades in this area since handover, but no one ever mentioned this was an issue. Is there a way to seal this? Should I? Will it eventually let water in? (We've been in the home for the good part of a year and no issues), I only really noticed the gap recently myself. Obviously an entry point for rodents. I have no idea what to do with the gap and I am worried if I steal it and water gets in somehow, it won't be able to get out? Any advice appreciated. Re: Gaps on exterior 2May 08, 2019 9:48 am DIY fill the opening (gap) in the small circle. Seal only the opening...as filling up the entire void will require lot of material and is overkill. The image is too closeup hence cannot figure out the issue with the larger circle. Re: Gaps on exterior 3May 08, 2019 10:12 am Just know that somethings shouldn't be sealed. Talk to your builder first I think. Re: Gaps on exterior 4May 08, 2019 10:26 am sweetswisssteel Just know that somethings shouldn't be sealed. Talk to your builder first I think. Yes, this is what I was worried about. Just not sure I have any business asking the builder almost a year later, but I did see a mouse climb up the wall on the opposite end of the house a few days ago (caught it thankfully)!!!! We have a lot of houses going up so seems an issue in our estate. If it's not a water issue maybe I can put some mesh up... The bottom gap looks to me like fascia is too short. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Brass fly wire, you will need to cut it, shape it and jam it into brick slots 1 7488 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey (trying to buy my first home) so not sure where/who to go with these sorts of… 0 19163 Sorry I missed this, simply put this is a pathetic job, and as it stands it is non-compliant... I think the worst part is not in the quality of the workmanship so much… 5 7063 |