If your roof has a crack in it it can lead to numerous problems.
Repair cracked lead roof.
How to fix a crack in the roof.
What on earth does that mean i hear you cry.
This is a short guide on how to repair a lead roof or repair a lead bay roof.
Check for cracked housings on plastic roof vents and broken seams on metal ones.
It s situated between the dutch gable and roof tiles.
I had it inspected and he thinks water is leaking through the crack getting under the roof tiles and traveling down the sarking where it s causing water damage to the soffit.
When a roof leaks the problem is often due to leaks in and around the metal roof flashing that protects roof edges valleys and the junctions between roofing and obstructions such as chimneys dormers and vent pipes.
There s really no fix other than replacing the damaged vents.
Expert advice on how to repair roof flashing and chimney flashing prevent ice dams and solve other roof flashing problems.
I will be showing you a technique used by professional roofers that will provide a better and longer lasting repair than a diy store paint on solution alone.
Or slip a 150mm wide piece of lead under the in place piece drive it into the chase.
Hi guys i have a tear in the lead flashing which is causing a leak.
The most noticeable is the leak than can form from a crack.
Also look for pulled or missing nails at the base s bottom edge.
As rain seeps into the crack it can.
Replace them with rubber washered screws.
No need for any lead burning on a roof perhaps boss the hole shut.
Bossing op is merely beating around the edges of the hole to move the lead over the opening.
You might be tempted to throw caulk at the problem but that solution won t last long.