Leaky Roof

[Odds]

I have a leak in a flat roof over my bay window and since covid-restrictions hit i cannot get a roofer to replace the lead - can anyone recommend a treatment for a temporary fix to prevent further water damage to the ceiling below?

 

[Nige F]

A tin of Acrypol

 

[Odds]

Thanks, but It looks expensive so i'm going to try a tin of 'Polar'.

 

[datarebal]

Bin liner

 

[datarebal]

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[^woody^]

Thanks, but It looks expensive so i'm going to try a tin of 'Polar'.

Good choice

 

[Odds]

 

[^woody^]

Alternative to a hops based remedy, polythene sheet and a batten nailed to the wall

 

[Odds]

In the end i used half a litre of Evercryl: That stuff really gets to work pronto.



I had a couple of hours on a saturday afternoon; after raining all morning and with more rain due that night i had to paint over the cracked lead on my roof before anymore rain got through - and Evercryl really got the job done.
The right hand side of the roof was where the worst damage was so it got a good coating and i left the other side dry as it wasn't damaged...and i needed a spot to stand on in order to crawl back inside through the window!
Next morning i could see puddles of rain all over the painted area and am mighty relieved no more rain can get through to damage the ceiling beneath.
So yeah, a bottle of beer will be very useful during this kind of job; but i'd recommend a tin of Evercryl to ensure your leaks are confined to the bathroom after you've enjoyed another beer to celebrate a job well done.