How to repair roof leak?
- Thread starter veedee
- Start date
Sponsored Links
A lead flashing - ANY lead flashing, would be good.
The correct way is to have say a 150mm margin of un-rendered masonry between the roof surface and the the render bottom. The lead flashing should travel a distance horizontally so that it weathers the tile head (100mm+ or so) and vertically about 150mm. The render bottom is then finished with a bell bead, so that drip of the bead just covers the lead chase joint.
I am not confident/comfortable using lead due to a lack of experience at the moment.A lead flashing - ANY lead flashing, would be good.
The correct way is to have say a 150mm margin of un-rendered masonry between the roof surface and the the render bottom. The lead flashing should travel a distance horizontally so that it weathers the tile head (100mm+ or so) and vertically about 150mm. The render bottom is then finished with a bell bead, so that drip of the bead just covers the lead chase joint.
Is there a simpler/ solution for the DIY'er?
Like perhaps chasing the crack and filling with some sand/cement/silicone?
At the moment it is a minor leak
Warm sunny weather and chilly nights are your enemy. At the moment that roof is flexing and moving. Unless you fit a product that has separation from the wall-to-roof, it is likely to split again. Mortar does not like to stick to smooth slate. You may get away with a flash band repair on a nice warm day.
Sponsored Links
can a diy'er with no roofing experience, but with patience and research do a decent lead flashing job?A lead flashing - ANY lead flashing, would be good.
The correct way is to have say a 150mm margin of un-rendered masonry between the roof surface and the the render bottom. The lead flashing should travel a distance horizontally so that it weathers the tile head (100mm+ or so) and vertically about 150mm. The render bottom is then finished with a bell bead, so that drip of the bead just covers the lead chase joint.
Depends upon access, dexterity, available tools etc. Not the hardest job, as long as you understand gravity and water travel. Always begin at the lowest point.
DIYnot Local
Staff member
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local
