Flat Roof Above Bay Window Leaking
Hi i have a tall two storey victorian house that has been converted into two flats my flat is the ground floor one and has a bay.
Flat roof above bay window leaking. So here it is use a product called henry s roof patch depending where the leak is scrape off some of the old patch go to home depot and have a real roofing guy to help you you will use a metal. According to home guides silicone caulk on the exterior of the window is the best sealant choice. Leak above bay window. Can t find source of leak coming through roof of bay window.
Then cover these with new timber decking in 3 4 sterling board and then fix the new waterproof top. Never ever code 4 so be careful. The use of heat is required. Most commonly this is the technique that is used to fix a leaking bay roof window or flat lead roof but it can also be used in almost all leaks where a split or hole in the lead is the culprit.
Look at costs for lead in minimum code 5 or six the higher the number the thicker the lead. If you notice signs of discoloration or water running down your windows the casings need to be reapplied. Looking for some help to solve a problem of water leaking through the roof of a flat lead topped bay window. Hi i have a detached house built in 1987 the front has a upvc bay window on the ground floor with a timber framed font above up.
Another reason you may see leaks near your bay window is that the window casings are not sealed properly. Issues with your counter flashing are normally the number one reason why a bay window can leak. The house is 70 years old and the lead top and flashing is the original fitted. Often due to the age of the house the original roofing sealant will break down and start to crack and fall apart.
The first roofer who was recommended by a friend and fixed the bay suggested the leak was actually coming from the main roof and running down the wall through the window and sill above which had a huge amount of water on the sill inside when we looked at it exiting in the interior of the bay window there is a water line on the render coming from the roof down to the widow above the bay the sill of this window sits on top of the bay.