Hello

I discovered today that the wallpaper under all the windows on two sides of the house was wet, and when I pressed it, it was soft. I tore off the Tretex and found a lot of water and dark spots, see pictures.

What do I do now?
Remove everything wet and use a heater?

As you can see in the pictures, it's in the corners of the windows, which are old.
I don't want more water coming in but can't really find where it's getting in.

Both windows and façade are to be replaced in the spring, can I use some sealant around the entire window to seal it?
It's irrelevant if the windows become damaged and can't be opened. They will be replaced anyway. I just want it sealed until spring.
A tarp doesn't work as it's high up and always windy.

It’s an asbestos façade and wooden windows, metal trims.
I’m grateful for any suggestions!
 
Where are the pictures?
 
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Damaged wooden wall with visible black mold and rot at the base, near a white tiled floor.
 
  • Damaged wooden wall with exposed insulation next to a radiator and window blinds.
  • Damp and mold on wooden wall with exposed insulation and screwdriver on the floor, indicating water damage repair.
What now?
 
Saw that you wrote this is high up, but how does it look on the outside exactly where you found this??
 
What the pictures show is the result of the leak; this is not a recent leak but has been ongoing for some time.

To stop the leakage and give advice, pictures from the outside are the best.
 
Shouldn't Anticimex have said something during the inspection 2 months ago?
 
  • Close-up of a window frame with alarm stickers, showing slight wear and an insect visible on the ledge.
  • Close-up of a window frame with potential water damage or leakage signs.
  • Close-up of a window at night with deteriorated paint on the sill, suggesting inspection oversight.
Has Anticimex conducted an inspection in connection with the transfer/purchase of the property?

They have a bad reputation here on the forum, you can search in various threads.

You may possibly file a complaint about the inspection, but it depends a lot on the type of inspection and what is stated in the inspection report.
 
Looks like you have a cracked asbestos cement panel, likely that's the culprit... (last picture) Or is it a branch?
 
MSjöström said:
Looks like you have a cracked asbestos-cement board, likely where the culprit is... (last image) Or is it a branch?
It is a branch.

It looks wet in the joint between the flashing and the actual reveal. It looks the same on all windows.
 
MSjöström said:
Looks like you have a cracked asbestos-cement plate, likely the culprit... (last picture) Or is it a branch?
Do you think so? I seem to see that the biggest leakage is on the left side on the inside? it should be on the right side on the outside?

The cracked asbestos-cement plate is on the left side on the outside?
 
roland53 said:
Has Anticimex conducted an inspection in connection with the transfer/purchase of the property?

They have a bad reputation here on the forum, you can search different threads.

You may possibly complain about the inspection, but it greatly depends on what type of inspection it is and what the inspection report says.
Yes, we bought the house in November.
The seller had an inspection done with Anticimex, which we were able to review through a copy of the report and a phone discussion with the inspector.

He did mention that the windows needed painting soon but nothing else.
 
Addition - it looks like it's black under the plate in image 2, is it a shadow or is it rotten there?
I have the same question as Roland53 - how does the inspection look?
 
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roland53 said:
Do you think so? I seem to see that the biggest leak is on the inside of the left side? It should be on the outside's right side?

The cracked asbestos cement plate is on the outside's left side?
The window in the picture is not the same as in the first pictures, the first pictures are on the 3rd floor so I couldn't take a picture. However, it looks the same there. There's nothing wrong with the asbestos cement plate. It's a branch that is visible.
 
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