Recent content by Phillip Stephens

Just an update if anyone is in a similar situation, turns out the gas arm lift on the right had come away from its position and was preventing the windows from closing on that side. Why that happened is hard to say, but it’s now back in place and the window electrics closed the it shut. I’ve...

Thanks SpecialK. I did have a look at the video but its for a pivot with the chain just on the top. The GPU SK06 is top hung with 2 chains on either side with no similar release clip I can see

Hello All, We had a Velux gpu sk06 electric velux installed about 4 years ago. This was operating fine until this evening. The window remains open and the remote neither opens or closes. I have tried resetting the widow and when I press the reset on the window it makes a beeping sound after 10...

Thanks Wayners. I have a some photos from when the loft was constructed back in 2013/14. I think it was Kingspan that went it and there was at least a 120 mm gap to the OSB from the top of the insulation and there is a definite cold draught in the void which is expected in a cold roof. But I...

Hello All, we had a loft conversion done about 9 years ago. I've recently noticed quite a bit of condensation on the underside of the roof void. The roof is part of a dormer and is a cold roof. It seems to happen only when its very cold. Removing the downlights while leaving all the windows...

Thanks Marty I’ll give that a go. I’ve got to say the Velux weather strip is very flimsy especially the peel off stick on. I might have to reinforce it or use a different product

A bit of an update after the tiles were profiled and the weather strip installed. The leaks on the side where the raised tiles were have now stopped. However there is still dampness on the lower left corner moving to the front. I had a look under the tiles for obvious ingress on the membrane but...

I was meaning to ask how would the flashing be attached to the tile ends. There is no obvious way to keep the flashing in place or should I consider bostik instead

For ref I’ve attached pics of both sides which look the same. There’s never been any leaks from the frame itself

I’ll certainly consider getting the flashing done Marty. Datarebal I’ve attached the closeup of the bit circled. It’s the same of the other side

Indeed they have. Although convincing the builder it would drop the tiles was half the battle. Once the tiles were removed you could see where the water was pooling on the membrane and eventually getting in. I’m hoping this will go some way to address the issue or it’ll have to be some inventive...

Thanks Catlad. The builder's made an attempt to trim the tiles. He's not quite done but I reckon with the replaced weatherseal and the reduced up-kick it should hold. He's done a water/spray test and its dry...for now. He said he'll consider the flashing if it continues. I've added a before/after

Hello All, I have builder coming around next week to replace the weatherseal foam and to trim the tiles so that tiles don't stand so proud. The builder has also proposed that he could add lead flashing to the ends of the tiles to create a better barrier. Is this a good idea?

Thanks Catlad, I’m hoping getting the nibs removed from the tiles as advised by datarebal and chibs and replacing the sponge which is now completely comprised will go some way to address the problem. I’ll have a look at the collar. Hopefully it can be retro fitted