# Wall Finishes in Wintergardens ![[Bad Wall.png]] ## Issue Description: - Non Durable surfaces below external windows in winter gardens, anything external should ideally be render, brick or concrete. - This refers to winter gardens which can be left open - Water will often ingress into these areas, plaster finishes can become damaged. - see also [[Non Durable Surfaces exposed to water]] ## Actions to Prevent this Issue: - [ ] Architect has checked all wall thicknesses in winter gardens to confirm that the wall is at least as wide as the Window section above it. - [ ] Architect has documented render or other resilient finishes to all wintergarden walls. ## Source