Hey
So basically i have had some awful leaks during the storms and I have had visits from every tradesman you can imagine including 3 roofers who all suggest putting a lead flashing over the top of the rubber upstand.
I know this work is needed but due to personal issues i am hoping to survive another winter without any leaks so have literally filled the mortar / upstand joint with sealant and then went over the entire mortar bead with more sealant.
As you can tell from the attached photos i am terrible at sealing and hate doing it! The picture only shows a small section but i have done this across the entire upstand. I have tested it with plenty of water and no leaks so far (i previously managed to make it leak pouring water over the upstand) and seeing as it will probably need ripping out soon i don't really care what it looks like.
I know its a total bodge job but it only ever leaked during heavy rain and very strong winds so i am hoping this will keep it at bay.
Any thoughts?
Many thanks.
So basically i have had some awful leaks during the storms and I have had visits from every tradesman you can imagine including 3 roofers who all suggest putting a lead flashing over the top of the rubber upstand.
I know this work is needed but due to personal issues i am hoping to survive another winter without any leaks so have literally filled the mortar / upstand joint with sealant and then went over the entire mortar bead with more sealant.
As you can tell from the attached photos i am terrible at sealing and hate doing it! The picture only shows a small section but i have done this across the entire upstand. I have tested it with plenty of water and no leaks so far (i previously managed to make it leak pouring water over the upstand) and seeing as it will probably need ripping out soon i don't really care what it looks like.
I know its a total bodge job but it only ever leaked during heavy rain and very strong winds so i am hoping this will keep it at bay.
Any thoughts?
Many thanks.