Glass Roof Leaks

Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak.

Glass roof leaks.

From a visible crack in the glass to a subtle draft during breezy days a leaking conservatory roof can lead to costly structural and electrical repairs. It s important to patch up roof leaks effectively especially for the chilly winters and the ever present british year round rainstorms. In between the frame and the roof this is a roof problem. Sometimes the water will travel several feet from the entry point to the point at which the leak shows up.

In between the glass and the frame this happens from a worn or weathered seal in the skylight itself. If your ceiling has a plastic vapor barrier between the drywall and the attic insulation push the insulation aside and look for flow stains on the plastic often water runs to openings in the vapor barrier such as at ceiling light fixtures. This results in leaks because the windows can t drain water appropriately. Use a sewing needle or other pointed object to clear the weep holes so the windows operate properly.

Sunroofs are particularly susceptible to leakage because most are actually meant to leak by design. A skylight like all windows is made up of a pane of glass surrounded by a frame usually metal. Finding the source of a leaking roof can be tricky. Sunroofs can leak in a number of places.

Also ensure the skylight was installed with proper pitch. Check for cracks in the flashing along the top and the sides of the skylight as well as any missing or cracked shingles around it. Inspect the weep holes at the bottom of the track on each window in the sunroom. Before dripping through the ceiling or running down a wall.

These holes often get blocked with dirt and debris. Caulk around the glass. Leaks can sprout down the sides of poorly fitted skylights and rubber seal around the glass can dry out and wear out as well ruining the water barrier. Either the skylight wasn t installed correctly or the flashing and seal around it have become worn.

In order for the glass to sit flush against the roof there is usually no exterior gasket to block water from dripping down along the outside edges of the sunroof.