How to fix gap between door and window frame and external wall?

sarah15

Hi 

I just recently noticed most of my property’s window/ door frames are pulling away from my wall ( showed as photos), and there are large gaps between frames and brick , how could I fix it? Can I use gap filler ? Or Is this a foundation problem?

Thanks heaps

EricL

Hello @sarah15

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's fantastic to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about the gap in your door and window frames.

Have you noticed any large cracks in your walls that weren't there before? Have any of your walls started leaning in a peculiar way? Has your floor started to buckle? These things I've mentioned are the usual signs of a shift in the foundation of your home. However, sometimes they don't appear and the effects manifest themselves in a different manner. 

If we give the house the benefit of the doubt and these gaps have appeared through aging, I suggest using Selleys 430g No More Gaps Exterior Gap Filler. It can fill in gaps as wide as 25mm and can fill as deep as 12mm. 

I recommend observing the gaps once you've repaired them. If you get more extreme door and window frame movement, I suggest consulting a structural engineer and asking them why you're getting such extreme movement in your house.

Let me tag our experienced members @tom_builds, @ProjectPete and @TedBear for their recommendations.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric