stbridge85
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We have a bump out on the front of our house that holds a pair of windows (two stories tall). But I think I'm getting water in on one part of it. The subfloor is damp and it smells musty after a good rain.
Attached is a photo. The other side has a cement or mortar all along side the brick work where it meets the foundation. It might be hard to tell but I can slide a finger between the foundation and the back of the bricks. I don't think that is good!
I guess my question is how do I repair this to prevent more water from leaking in? Do I use mortar, can I use caulk? How far would I dig down? Should I allow it to dry out inside of the rim joist (if even possible)
Thanks in advance for any advice. I'm handy but more with a wrench on mechanical stuff not so much carpentry and the like.
Attached is a photo. The other side has a cement or mortar all along side the brick work where it meets the foundation. It might be hard to tell but I can slide a finger between the foundation and the back of the bricks. I don't think that is good!
I guess my question is how do I repair this to prevent more water from leaking in? Do I use mortar, can I use caulk? How far would I dig down? Should I allow it to dry out inside of the rim joist (if even possible)
Thanks in advance for any advice. I'm handy but more with a wrench on mechanical stuff not so much carpentry and the like.
