Hello,
Does anyone have a tip on how we can solve this?
During our house construction in an existing neighborhood, gaps have appeared between our houses on one side next to the neighbor. Because of this narrow space, the bricks could not be plastered. See photo: there is also a gap at the front, but this narrows towards the back and closes like a triangle. I want to close both gaps soon to protect the unplastered bricks from moisture.
Due to the tightness of the spaces, my idea is to cut Styrofoam insulation boards to size (they are easy to cut to size) and glue them in with a slope towards the front, above the area where there is still plaster on our wall (if I can get in there somehow). If larger gaps appear on the right or left, these could be reduced with joint filler profiles and then sealed with all-weather sealant applied from a caulking gun. Afterwards, the whole thing would be painted white so it is less noticeable.
Would this be an option? Can we do it like this?
Thank you
Does anyone have a tip on how we can solve this?
During our house construction in an existing neighborhood, gaps have appeared between our houses on one side next to the neighbor. Because of this narrow space, the bricks could not be plastered. See photo: there is also a gap at the front, but this narrows towards the back and closes like a triangle. I want to close both gaps soon to protect the unplastered bricks from moisture.
Due to the tightness of the spaces, my idea is to cut Styrofoam insulation boards to size (they are easy to cut to size) and glue them in with a slope towards the front, above the area where there is still plaster on our wall (if I can get in there somehow). If larger gaps appear on the right or left, these could be reduced with joint filler profiles and then sealed with all-weather sealant applied from a caulking gun. Afterwards, the whole thing would be painted white so it is less noticeable.
Would this be an option? Can we do it like this?
Thank you
11ant schrieb:
Wrong, but you still have one more try.I don’t know what you want from me. So I don’t need any more attempts. Let’s just leave it at that, okay?
I wish you a nice weekend, getting some rest will probably do us both good.
In der Ruine schrieb:
As I already mentioned, a sheet metal is the simplest option and doesn’t require a roofer.
Titanium zinc sheets in L-shape are available at hardware stores, along with a strip for sealing against the plaster on your house. Can these sheets overlap? For example, if I attach one to our house wall and another to the neighbor’s wall, and then seal the joint?
Connecting metal sheets attached to two different building components, sealing the joint to be waterproof, and hoping it will stay watertight for more than a few months is, in my opinion, unrealistic.
If a proper roof or possibly a stepped roof with a gutter underneath is not feasible, you might consider applying a waterproofing coating (such as Remmers MB2K+ or similar) to the unplastered surface. The gap is too narrow for plastering, but perhaps a roll-on or brush-on waterproofing membrane could be applied?
If so, you could visually close the gap at the front only.
If a proper roof or possibly a stepped roof with a gutter underneath is not feasible, you might consider applying a waterproofing coating (such as Remmers MB2K+ or similar) to the unplastered surface. The gap is too narrow for plastering, but perhaps a roll-on or brush-on waterproofing membrane could be applied?
If so, you could visually close the gap at the front only.
Harakiri schrieb:
If a proper roof or possibly a stepped roof with a gutter underneath is not feasible, you might consider applying a waterproofing coating (Remmers MB2K+ or similar) on the unplastered surface. The gap is too narrow for plastering, but perhaps a rollable or brush-on waterproofing membrane could be applied?
If so, you could visually close the gap at the front only.So mainly I want to protect the unplastered bricks from rain exposure. If the rollable waterproofing works, using your mentioned example Remmers, that would actually be sufficient for me. There’s no need to plaster it there for aesthetic reasons either. The gap is not very noticeable. I just need to protect the bricks. I’ll take a closer look at it. Thanks.
In der Ruine5 Apr 2024 13:21The metal sheet will be placed on your house and will only rest on the neighbor’s roof. However, you need to clarify this beforehand.
Marc240 schrieb:
I don’t know what you want from me. That’s why I don’t need anything further. Let’s just leave it at that, okay?
I wish you a nice weekend—sleeping in will probably do us both good. No luck again—okay, I’ll reveal the answer now:
The right approach would have been to illustrate your question from additional perspectives (floor plan, aerial view) and, as a bonus, to address the open questions (but of course, that would only be necessary for the overachievers).
I always sleep in, and my weekend is still ongoing (these are called "bridge days").
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11ant schrieb:
No luck again – okay, then I’ll reveal the answer now:
the correct approach would have been to illustrate your question from additional perspectives (floor plan, aerial view) and as a bonus, answer the open follow-up questions (though that would only be necessary for getting the extra credit).
I always make sure to sleep in, and my weekend is still going (this is called a "bridge day"). Thanks for the explanation. I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you.
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