Bricks are wet inside - Is there a construction defect?

  • Erstellt am 2014-01-02 16:24:14

xdiver

2014-01-02 16:24:14
  • #1
Is this a construction defect - see photo? This is the west-facing wall of our house. The bricks are completely wet from inside and outside. For your information: the roof is not yet on and the concrete ring beam is completed. Type of bricks: block bricks. Where the moisture starts, there is a floor-to-ceiling window on the upper floor. When it rained heavily here about a week ago, water ran down the outer wall from the upper floor. It already looked like that back then... but I thought it was normal... now the wall is still wet from the inside. It really looks as if water is standing inside the wall here. Is there really water inside the brick? Will it dry again or are drying measures necessary? When I looked at the foot area, I discovered ice crystals. Could it be that the ice crystals in the brick can cause it to crack? I really don’t know what to make of it. Thanks for your help. thx xdiver
 

nordanney

2014-01-02 16:43:51
  • #2
In the last few weeks, I have already seen more damp walls in our house. It has dried out somewhat by now, but it takes time... What does your builder say?
 

xdiver

2014-01-02 19:37:23
  • #3
Contractors etc. are on vacation and cannot be reached.
 

MaWinDA

2014-01-04 14:46:46
  • #4
This is how it looked at our place during construction after the rain as well, I wouldn't worry too much about that.
 

schubert79

2014-01-06 12:47:46
  • #5
It just takes significantly longer to dry..... That’s why the last layer of bricks or the open window "holes" should always be covered. Basically quite simple.... later dehumidifiers and fans... the electricity provider will be happy.
 

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