Problem with sloping glass roof, new pic inc, please help

[mpartrid]

Hello

We have a small sloping glass roof in the utility which connects to a flat roof. The glass roof consists of 3 panes set in a metal frame. The roof is fairly old but mostly does the job.

The issue that we have is that from the internal side there is a draught and small gap (about 1cm) between the glass and part of the frame. I have attached a picture to show what I mean (the metal has warped slightly leaving the gap).

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• mpartrid
• 4 Oct 2010
• 1

What would be the best solution for filling the gap ? Is it too big for Sealant ? Could I used tape ?

Any help appreciated.



Thanks

Matt

 

[Mw Roofline]

Even on my 30inch LED monitor I had problems viewing those pics!

How big is the gap to be sealed (if you can see it to measure it)

 

[ladylola]

Agreed the pictures don't really show it clearly.
You could try clear silicon if the gap isn't huge.

 

[mpartrid]

Thanks for the response, apologies for the poor picture, better one uploaded. The gap is biggest at the right hand side, you can probably see the warped part of the frame.


Thanks

Matt

 

[Mw Roofline]

Whats the corky looking horizontal stuff that is sitting on top of the wood. Its it rotten wood or some kind of foamy product?

 

[Mw Roofline]

Agreed the pictures don't really show it clearly.
You could try clear silicon if the gap isn't huge.

Yes how big is the gap?

 

[mpartrid]

Hi

The gap is about 1cm on the right of the picture, a bit less on the other side.

The frame looks like it is metal with the white paint flaking off. There are also 2 strips of draught excluder tape which the previous residents applied at the bottom of the frame. Ignore the brown wood strip, that is just a separate piece of wood that is used to hold a net curtain that hangs underneath the glass.


Matt

 

[Mw Roofline]

1cm is about the biggest you can go with clear silicone, cut the nozzle to 1cm at 45 degrees and blast it in! Smooth it off with a wet finger or rag. Don't worry if you mess up, clear silicone can't look that bad if it's messy!

 

[mpartrid]

Thanks

Any particular type of silicon ? A general purpose one

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/35887...-Sealants/No-Nonsense-GP-Silicone-Clear-310ml

Or a Glazing one ??

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/81431...ants/No-Nonsense-Glazing-Silicone-Clear-310ml


Matt

 

[Mw Roofline]

Glazing one would be better I think