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FREQUENT MASONRY PROBLEMS

WATER INFILTRATION

WATER INFILTRATION

CAUSES

Water infiltration may be due to a natural wear which increases the porosity of the masonry or to the absence of a waterproof membrane on angle irons, lintels and foundations.


CONSEQUENCES

Water infiltration has several consequences such as the production of mold inside the wall, the acceleration of the deterioration of the wall and the wooden structure, as well as rust on the anchors which serve to retain the wall. of bricks with wooden structure.


SOLUTION

Install a waterproof membrane on the angle irons, lintels and foundation.


EXPERTISE

● Estimate of works for real estate transaction of sale or purchase including a follow-up of the process until the sale or the purchase.

● Expert report for a litigation or a second opinion.

● Water infiltration, thermography and 3D modeling expertise.

● Structural and architectural engineering calculation/Structural engineering and building shoring.

● Emergency works and security.
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    • Sill: Piece of cement or stone located at the bottom of a window or glazing.
    • Galvanized steel: Steel coated with a layer of zinc to protect it from corrosion.
    • Weeping: Vertical slit in a wall for drainage and ventilation of the back of the wall.
    • Plaster: Plaster or mortar plaster, not smoothed, with which one covers a wall or a foundation.
    • Angle iron: Metal profile with an L-shaped section located at the top of a window or glazing used to support the load of upper masonry.
    • Joints: Space between bricks or stones linked by mortar.
    • Drip edge: Groove located under a sill or a chimney cap, which has the function of moving water away from the wall surface.
    • Lintel: Piece of cement, stone or steel located at the top of a window or glazing used to support the load of upper masonry.
    • Caulking: Sealant for doors, windows and any other coating.
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