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jman316

Post subject: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:15 pm

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Hi,
im hoping someone here will be able to help. I hadnt noticed this problem until this morning.

The bathroom is leaking water from the roof. It is built as an extension with a flat roof. The roof is of the greyish colour (sorry,i dont know the technical jargon). It seems that maybe a bit of water is pooling there..and then coming down.

What can i do to remedy this situation? please help!

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jman316

Post subject: Re: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:49 pm

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Anyone?

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big-all

Post subject: Re: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:55 pm

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how old is the roof
does it look like tar and felt ??
if its tar and felt it has a life off around 15 to 25 years

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Post subject: Re: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:51 am

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not sure how old the roof is...only bought the house a year ago. I suspect it is probably tar and felt...
i dont think its been 25 years though!
Can i apply a fresh layer of tar to it? something else? It worries me as winter is coming and this will be a problem..

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Post subject: Re: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:55 am

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You need to get up there and take a pic or two.

Whilst doing that check the flashings where it meets the wall.

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Post subject: Re: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:01 am

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please find picture attached

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File comment: The blackish area is the problem area!

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big-all

Post subject: Re: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:03 pm

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obviously on its last legs as it already leaked and patched with tape

you can apply brush on repair but you will be using it every few months
http://www.resapol.com/new/datasheets/data994.pdf

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Post subject: Re: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:28 pm

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what about applying tar and sealing it up again... Any other fixes?

Cant really afford to have it new at the mo!

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Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:42 pm

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For a temp repair I'd slap some of this on:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/10990/Bui ... d-Grey-1kg

Cheap, easy to use and actually works pretty well - ust make sure the whole area is thoroughly cleaned first.

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Post subject: Re: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:46 am

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Beachcomber wrote:

Dont have an account with screwfix..anything i can pick up from the big stores? i.e Homebase, wickes,etc!

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thescruff

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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:36 am

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You don't need an account to shop at screwfix, but any of the sheds will have a similar product.

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jman316

Post subject: Re: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:14 am

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thescruff wrote:

You don't need an account to shop at screwfix, but any of the sheds will have a similar product.

cool. :)

Any tips when applying this on the roof?
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How should this be applied ?

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wine~o

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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:20 am

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Says on the tin it's brush applied....

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Post subject: Re: Flat roof! Leak coming through

Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:34 pm

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wine~o wrote:

Says on the tin it's brush applied....

Brilliant...THank you so much :)

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