Roof leak at lead flushing

JusinScot

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

grumbler

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.

FreeBear

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..

Grenage

It's not the prettiest job, but I agree it's most likely lack of soakers.

JusinScot

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..

hi, 

Im not sure about the soakers, but heres a pic of the tray. 

Grenage

Is that some sort of weird gulley made out of mortar!?

stuart45

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.