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Damp exterior bricks from previously leaking overflow

Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:37 am
by 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!

Re: Damp exterior bricks from previously leaking overflow

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:41 pm
by stoneyboy
Hi esufmp
Leave it until the drier weather, there is little you can do to accelerate the drying.
Regards S

Re: Damp exterior bricks from previously leaking overflow

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:26 am
by esufmp
Thanks Stoneyboy. Much appreciated.