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Fascias, Soffits & Guttering

Could this gap be causing a damp wall?

Harry Carter 16/04/2026 - 7.57 AM

We have a damp wall closer to the floor of our upstairs bedroom. The wall is external and there appears to be a gap between the wood fascia board and the wall. The rendering looks ok. Could the gap be letting damp in?

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3 Answers

ADR Property Maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5

Boston

It could be letting in wind driven rain

Answered13 April 2026

Gregg McAulay

Rating: 5 out of 5

Largs

Unlikely, if you have cavity wall insulation it could be tracking through a hairline crack in the render or it could be a problem with eaves. Eaves trays may need to be installed if felt or membrane has perished.

Answered16 April 2026

Clear flow guttering

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Frome

If the facia or soffit is not correctly secured against the wall. Meaning rain can get blown into the wall cavity and roof space eventually running down to the wall causing damp

Answered16 April 2026