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[esufmp]

Hi all,

The overflow pipe from my first floor toilet was leaking, steadily dripping onto the brickwork outside of the front of my house for a month or two (I think). I had the leak fixed a few weeks ago but the brickwork outside still looks damp (although it feels dry to the touch). There is also some moss on a couple of bricks at the bottom, where the drip was landing. I see no signs of damp inside the house.

I would like to know if the wall will dry out by itself (perhaps during spring and summer), or if it requires intervention.

Thanks in advance!

[stoneyboy]

Hi esufmp
Leave it until the drier weather, there is little you can do to accelerate the drying.
Regards S

[esufmp]

Thanks Stoneyboy. Much appreciated.