Recent content by weswebb

During heavy rains in southern California noticed crack in stucco above front porch with water leaking through it. Crack leads up to outside of second story balcony which has concrete flooring. Hard to describe....photos may help. I am sure I can not fix this myself but don't even know what...

I have an outdoor metal spiral staircase that leads to a roof deck. Had the entire staircase and railings professionally painted one year ago because of areas of rust. Supposedly rusty areas were prepped, primed with bare metal primer and painted. Rust is starting to come through the small...

Lots of rain in California this year. 16 year old vinyl window in garage leaking. In pic you can see water drop coming from above the inside upper track, trickling down the track and then falling on the sill (filled half a coffee can). Note the track has a bluish tinge due to reflection off...

I probed the crack with a wire and it goes deeper than I thought, indicating cement blocks below separating. I am trying to find pro as i decided not to mess with it. No freezing temps where I live but there are earthquakes and water made worse by ill placed sprinklers which I have capped off...

Manufacturer of one brand of flexible masonry caulk replied (via Lowes website) it should not be used for gap of more than one half inch. So maybe I should use mortar (just to keep rain out) and further widening of gap or other gaps will indicate deeper problem needing professional attention...

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like flexible material might be better than mortar. I don't really care about the look, just hoping no major structural problem.

25 foot long retaining wall, 3 feet high. There is a gap between two bricks which is one inch wide and 7 inches deep. Layer of bricks sits on concrete blocks. All other joints look good. Maybe this was caused by settling or movement. Should I just fill in with mortar mix? Pic is looking down at...