Tiles around Velux issue

[catlad]

Yes that or cut some small thin till cuts so as to get rid of that curve of the tile that's drawing the water in.

 

[Phillip Stephens]

Thanks Catlad. The builder's made an attempt to trim the tiles. He's not quite done but I reckon with the replaced weatherseal and the reduced up-kick it should hold. He's done a water/spray test and its dry...for now. He said he'll consider the flashing if it continues. I've added a before/after

 

[datarebal]

Nibs have been knocked off

 

[Phillip Stephens]

Indeed they have. Although convincing the builder it would drop the tiles was half the battle. Once the tiles were removed you could see where the water was pooling on the membrane and eventually getting in. I’m hoping this will go some way to address the issue or it’ll have to be some inventive use of flashing

 

[datarebal]

If that leaks there's something else a miss..can you post a picture close up in the area circled ?

 

[martygturner]

Always lead them...birds just love shoving seeds under the foam, does not take long to poke a hole in the membrane.

 

[Phillip Stephens]

I’ll certainly consider getting the flashing done Marty. Datarebal I’ve attached the closeup of the bit circled. It’s the same of the other side

 

[datarebal]

Now this area something doesn't look right .maybe bent ? Catlad what say you?

 

[Phillip Stephens]

For ref I’ve attached pics of both sides which look the same. There’s never been any leaks from the frame itself

 

[Phillip Stephens]

I was meaning to ask how would the flashing be attached to the tile ends. There is no obvious way to keep the flashing in place or should I consider bostik instead

 

[martygturner]

Tuck under the top tile, dress down the tiles and then fold back under the bottom tile, buff the lead and use silicone to stick.

 

[Phillip Stephens]

A bit of an update after the tiles were profiled and the weather strip installed. The leaks on the side where the raised tiles were have now stopped. However there is still dampness on the lower left corner moving to the front. I had a look under the tiles for obvious ingress on the membrane but can’t see any signs so I’m not sure where the water is getting in from.

 

[martygturner]

I have found that the fakro version leaks down the bottom corners, sealing all the joins of the flashing with silicon stopped it. Also that skirt needs to be flat, again silicone it down.

 

[Phillip Stephens]

Thanks Marty I’ll give that a go. I’ve got to say the Velux weather strip is very flimsy especially the peel off stick on. I might have to reinforce it or use a different product

 

[catlad]

Am I right in thinking this is one of the new automated top hung skylights?
What is the pitch of the roof?
Data if it is a top hung auto that will be the reason it looks odd.
Not sure what a flimsy weather strip is?