External walls
- See:
- Gutters
Bay and oriel windows
A bay window starts at ground level, whilst an oriel starts at first floor level.
Lintels
Lintels support the walls above an opening and can suffer from damp in the walls around them.
External wall features
String courses, canopies, hoods, parapets, copings, cornices architraves, and cills.
Cracks
These can be an indication of structural problems but many just indicate a need for repair.
Rear walls
Less ornate than front walls. They still need maintenance to maintain the health of your building.
Stone defects
Stone does not last forever and can be damaged by damp, cement pointing, and unsuitable repairs.
1. Bay and oriel windows
A bay window starts at ground level, whilst an oriel starts at first floor level.
More about bay and oriel windows
2. Lintels
Lintels support the walls above an opening and can suffer from damp in the walls around them.
4. External wall features
String courses, canopies, hoods, parapets, copings, cornices architraves, and cills.
What they do and how to maintain
5. Cracks
These can be an indication of structural problems but many just indicate a need for repair.
6. Rear walls
Less ornate than front walls. They still need maintenance to maintain the health of your building.
7. Stone defects
Stone does not last forever and can be damaged by damp, cement pointing, and unsuitable repairs.
9. Front gutters
Plant growth and staining under the gutter indicate leaks and overflows which can damage timber.