Glass Roof Leaks

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Glass roof leaks.

Leaks can sprout down the sides of poorly fitted skylights and rubber seal around the glass can dry out and wear out as well ruining the water barrier. From a visible crack in the glass to a subtle draft during breezy days a leaking conservatory roof can lead to costly structural and electrical repairs. Check for cracks in the flashing along the top and the sides of the skylight as well as any missing or cracked shingles around it. In between the glass and the frame this happens from a worn or weathered seal in the skylight itself.

It s important to patch up roof leaks effectively especially for the chilly winters and the ever present british year round rainstorms. Finding the source of a leaking roof can be tricky. Some roof leaks are tough to locate. Either the skylight wasn t installed correctly or the flashing and seal around it have become worn.

Sunroofs are particularly susceptible to leakage because most are actually meant to leak by design. Also ensure the skylight was installed with proper pitch. Sunroofs can leak in a number of places. Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak.

It s not uncommon for roof leaks to start high and for water to travel down rafters or drywall. Inspect the weep holes at the bottom of the track on each window in the sunroom. In order for the glass to sit flush against the roof there is usually no exterior gasket to block water from dripping down along the outside edges of the sunroof. This results in leaks because the windows can t drain water appropriately.

If your ceiling has a plastic vapor barrier between the drywall and the attic insulation push the insulation aside and look for flow stains on the plastic often water runs to openings in the vapor barrier such as at ceiling light fixtures. Sometimes the water will travel several feet from the entry point to the point at which the leak shows up. Before dripping through the ceiling or running down a wall. A skylight like all windows is made up of a pane of glass surrounded by a frame usually metal.

A leaking conservatory roof is more than an inconvenience it can lead to lasting damage in your home.