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Roof leak at lead flushing
JusinScot
Posts: 47 Forumite
hi,
There is a leak between the main house and the garage extension. Ive had bits fixed a few times but it still leaks when rain hits the main wall.
First I had the pointing done and a few worn tiles replaced.
Then I had the felt replaced.
Then the lead flushing
Then I had the lead painted over with Acrypol.
All at the advice of various roofers.
And it still leaks but only when rain hits the main wall.
I am convinced water is sneaking through between or under the lead sheets.
What are alternatives to lead sheeting?
thank you
There is a leak between the main house and the garage extension. Ive had bits fixed a few times but it still leaks when rain hits the main wall.
First I had the pointing done and a few worn tiles replaced.
Then I had the felt replaced.
Then the lead flushing
Then I had the lead painted over with Acrypol.
All at the advice of various roofers.
And it still leaks but only when rain hits the main wall.
I am convinced water is sneaking through between or under the lead sheets.
What are alternatives to lead sheeting?
thank you
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I don't know any alternative, but why does the led go under the tiles? IMO, it has to be over and I am surprised that all the roofers didn't tell you this.
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grumbler said: I don't know any alternative, but why does the led go under the tiles?If there is a hidden soaker under the tiles, the flashing doesn't need to go over the top. I doubt there is one, and the flashing is poorly installed.. Flashing should step and have an angled cut at each step - See image..
And a similar job with hidden soakers..
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It's not the prettiest job, but I agree it's most likely lack of soakers.0
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hi,FreeBear said:grumbler said: I don't know any alternative, but why does the led go under the tiles?If there is a hidden soaker under the tiles, the flashing doesn't need to go over the top. I doubt there is one, and the flashing is poorly installed.. Flashing should step and have an angled cut at each step - See image..And a similar job with hidden soakers..
Im not sure about the soakers, but heres a pic of the tray.
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Is that some sort of weird gulley made out of mortar!?0
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Traditionally lead would be dressed over Pantiles or other single lap tiles, and soakers with a cover flashing used on slates or double lapped plain tiles.
However you can get abutment soakers that can be used with single lap tiles nowadays.0
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