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Hello,
I'm hoping someone can shed some light on the flashing on a Velux window.
The skylight was installed when I moved in so no idea what the history is. However, the ceiling around it has showed signs of minor leaks.
Recently we replaced a flat roof on an extension and the contractors lifted the tiles to replace the boards and insert the rubber under the lower row of tiles. From then we had a major leak.
Sure, I could get the flat roof ripped off, but the problem is higher up and I know the whole roof needs a re-felt.
What I need advice on is the installation of the Velux and, more importantly, the flashing. The leak we have now is due to a "channel" in the flashing along the lower edge of the Velux. It just looks wrong - hacked to fit even. How does that drain?
Surely this isn't normal?
Any advice appreciated!
I'm hoping someone can shed some light on the flashing on a Velux window.
The skylight was installed when I moved in so no idea what the history is. However, the ceiling around it has showed signs of minor leaks.
Recently we replaced a flat roof on an extension and the contractors lifted the tiles to replace the boards and insert the rubber under the lower row of tiles. From then we had a major leak.
Sure, I could get the flat roof ripped off, but the problem is higher up and I know the whole roof needs a re-felt.
What I need advice on is the installation of the Velux and, more importantly, the flashing. The leak we have now is due to a "channel" in the flashing along the lower edge of the Velux. It just looks wrong - hacked to fit even. How does that drain?
Surely this isn't normal?
Any advice appreciated!