# Non Durable Surfaces exposed to water
### Issue Image:
![[Bad Wall.png]]
## Issue Description:
- Non Durable surfaces below external windows, anything external should ideally be render, brick or concrete. (this refers to wintergardens which can be left open
- When sliding doors are left open, these can become damaged by water.
- see also [[Wall Finishes in Wintergardens]]
## Actions to Prevent this Issue:
- [ ] Where possible, Architect shall check that any surfaces which might be exposed to water are water resistant, don't use PB unless it can be helped
## Source
- MIL356