Can I seal a small gap between two bits of felt myself?

[gmtfd]

Hi all

We had a flat roof recovered about a year ago, and it's now evident that there is a small gap between two of the pieces of felt (see picture). We've had no luck with getting the roofing company to come back and fix it. Is there any way I can seal the gap myself?

Many thanks for any help with this.

Regards

Gareth

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• gmtfd
• 27 Feb 2014
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[rjm2k]

daft question, but is it leaking?

 

[gmtfd]

Not a daft question! There is a leak, but we don't know where it's coming from exactly - this is one of the possible culprits.

Gareth

 

[gmtfd]

Going to give this stuff a try:

http://www.wickes.co.uk/flexacryl-instant-roof-repair-black-1kg/invt/164205/

Recommended here:

//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=162352

 

[cotswoldbuilders]

Try a tube of lead/gutter sealant first if its the join.

Slightly open the joint up, then run the sealant between and press back down, smooth of with wet finger.