Hi folks,
my house is a timberframe build, standard insulation detail in external wall panels and the outer leaf of the property is constructed using Hallmark brick. Like another poster, I know wind is passing through the outer leaf and swirling around in the cavity between this outerleaf leaf and the internal timberframe. The wind is also finding a way through the insulated frame in the odd place also as mild currents can occasionally be found at the odd electrical socket ope & where recessed lights are fitted in a couple of bulkheads through the house. Clearly this is compromising the insulation envelope of the house. I'm presuming the wind is passing into the cavity primarily through either:
1. Weepvents in the stone outerleaf
2. Permavents in the soffit
3. At the window reveals where there is a gap between the window frame & inside surface of the outer blocks.
Given that there is nothing I can do to resolve either issue noted on points 1 and 2 above, I'd appreciate any advice as to how best to address the gaps at the windown reveals (some of which are considerable). Should I employ someone to point with a sand/cement finish or use a flexible silicone product (same colour as window frames) to seal the gap.
I'd appreciate any advice on the matter.
Thanks in advance.....mmc
my house is a timberframe build, standard insulation detail in external wall panels and the outer leaf of the property is constructed using Hallmark brick. Like another poster, I know wind is passing through the outer leaf and swirling around in the cavity between this outerleaf leaf and the internal timberframe. The wind is also finding a way through the insulated frame in the odd place also as mild currents can occasionally be found at the odd electrical socket ope & where recessed lights are fitted in a couple of bulkheads through the house. Clearly this is compromising the insulation envelope of the house. I'm presuming the wind is passing into the cavity primarily through either:
1. Weepvents in the stone outerleaf
2. Permavents in the soffit
3. At the window reveals where there is a gap between the window frame & inside surface of the outer blocks.
Given that there is nothing I can do to resolve either issue noted on points 1 and 2 above, I'd appreciate any advice as to how best to address the gaps at the windown reveals (some of which are considerable). Should I employ someone to point with a sand/cement finish or use a flexible silicone product (same colour as window frames) to seal the gap.
I'd appreciate any advice on the matter.
Thanks in advance.....mmc