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brick, concrete, door, drain
I had posted earlier about the crumbled concrete around my bulkhead
doors, and it was recommended that i post photos. So I took some photos of my various questions/problems regarding concrete and masonry in my backyard. Sorry, i've been busy, so the photos were taken in the evening, hope they're good enough. The flash tends to make the concrete detail hard to see on the web. Anyway, you can take a look at http://bgold.home.acedsl.com/ its a very quick and dirty web-page -Ben |
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Looks like the cement coating (parge coat or parging) was carried over
the frame in which the cellar door sits. Not that the crack runs parallel and within an inch or two of the door edge. Note also the lever is based in that same area. I suggest removing the parging; cleaning and painting the frame; sealing the joint between masonry and frame with a bead of sealant. The window sill looks to be a handsome stone. If it were mine, I'd seal the joints between the stone and window and between the stone and abutting walls with a bead of sealant. The drain I leave to others. TB |
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The brick probably has to be covered in concrete to be reasonably water
tight. If the parging below the crack is sound, I'd leave it be. Trim along the line of the crack for a smooth finish. I think I would leave the paint and let it weather. That's not beautiful, but I worry about chemical reaction with the stone. TB |
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