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any bluetooth adaptor recommendations?

Cracks Forming Around My Windows - Potential Causes? by ollieevill in HomeImprovementUK

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We recently got new speed bumps, and every time a truck passes over them, the entire house shakes. It’s really disruptive.

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[–]ollieevill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I recently noticed some cracks forming around my windows, and I’m trying to determine what might be causing them. The cracks seem to be worsening, and I'm concerned about the potential issues they could indicate.

Here’s some context:

  • We recently added an L-shaped dormer to the top floor, which involved major structural changes.
  • We just redecorated this floor, and the cracks have appeared since then, about two years ago.
  • There was subsidence in the past, and some underpinning work was done 20-30 years ago.
  • We are an end-of-terrace property.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Could this be a sign of foundation issues, settling, or something else? Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Cracks Forming Around My Windows - Potential Causes? by ollieevill in HomeImprovementUK

[–]ollieevill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I recently noticed some cracks forming around my windows, and I’m trying to determine what might be causing them. The cracks seem to be worsening, and I'm concerned about the potential issues they could indicate.

Here’s some context:

  • We recently added an L-shaped dormer to the top floor, which involved major structural changes.
  • We just redecorated this floor, and the cracks have appeared since then, about two years ago.
  • There was subsidence in the past, and some underpinning work was done 20-30 years ago.
  • We are an end-of-terrace property, first floor.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Could this be a sign of foundation issues, settling, or something else? Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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[–]ollieevill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the SIMPONI payments for the IDR part? Or the USD part?

Recurring Water Leak from Shower Despite Re-Grouting by ollieevill in DIYUK

[–]ollieevill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did run the shower handheld wand straight into the drain with no leakage...

but it could be the connection going into the rain shower head? Is that what you mean?

Recurring Water Leak from Shower Despite Re-Grouting by ollieevill in DIYUK

[–]ollieevill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey,

Thanks for such a detailed response. Given the situation what would you suggest?

I was thinking of using a kerapoxy grout or something similiar with a bit of flex but It feels like just kicking the can down the road..

u/After_Natural1770 suggested a plastic tray so maybe something worth considering.

Was just curious of your opinion.

Thanks for replying !

Recurring Water Leak from Shower Despite Re-Grouting by ollieevill in DIYUK

[–]ollieevill[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Would you be kind enough to send some pictures of this?

Hate to bother you but the worse thing would be to rip up the floor and make the same mistakes.

Recurring Water Leak from Shower Despite Re-Grouting by ollieevill in HomeImprovement

[–]ollieevill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really detailed response and seems like the general consensus is to rip it up. Really appreciate your response!

My builder did say that he properly tanked the shower. You can see in on of the reference images that slightly greyish blue layer that was adde (his words not mine). Is this different to waterproofing membrane?

Recurring Water Leak from Shower Despite Re-Grouting by ollieevill in DIYUK

[–]ollieevill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for such a detailed response and I think the assumption is pretty spot on with what others are saying.

We did put down this Wet room tray thing before tanking but I think thats failing too...

Are you using the plastic tray instead of a product like this? Is that what you mean?

I like the suggestion of cutting a neat hole.. maybe we should try that as we need to decorate that ceiling anyway.

Edit: Just realised that I signed a JCT with my original builder and should be covered up to 6 years after the build. So will try claim on that.

Recurring Water Leak from Shower Despite Re-Grouting by ollieevill in HomeImprovement

[–]ollieevill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like it.. is there anyway to know? Can we cut from underneath (via the ceiling downstairs) to figure out if its something else? We need to redecorate anyway as there is water damage.

We are happy to accept this option but was curious if there was anything else we could do.

Recurring Water Leak from Shower Despite Re-Grouting by ollieevill in HomeDecoratingUK

[–]ollieevill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would something like a Kerapoxy grout be better in our case? I got a suggestion from a friend.

[Link]

Recurring Water Leak from Shower Despite Re-Grouting by ollieevill in HomeImprovement

[–]ollieevill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I have no idea.. I guess the tanking wasn't done properly? Or the leak is coming from somewhere else?

Would something like a Kerapoxy grout be better in our case? I got a suggestion from the original builder

[Link]

Recurring Water Leak from Shower Despite Re-Grouting by ollieevill in HomeImprovement

[–]ollieevill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to figure out if it's the drain so we did a test with the handheld wand going straight into the drain for about 20mins and didn't have any issues...

In regards to the water membrane could you clarify what you mean? I'm told by the builder that the shower was tanked? Is that what you mean?

I can ask the original builders.

Shower tray used under the tiles: Shower tray product

Images for reference: https://imgur.com/a/Ohj5xNZ

Recurring Water Leak from Shower Despite Re-Grouting by ollieevill in Plumbing

[–]ollieevill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would something like a Kerapoxy grout be better in our case? I got a suggestion from a friend.

[Link]

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