Roof Lantern Leaking

In the victorian era metal framed roof lanterns became popular in building design and were used to highlight stairwells.

Roof lantern leaking.

Register to join this uk motorbike forum start a motorbike blog or use our free motorbike classifieds. Remember the old saying. Assuming that roof lanterns are fitted on flat roofs. These normally have a foam bung stuck to the glass as they have a sticky backing.

For example soak the downhill side of a chimney first then each side then the top on both sides. Isolate areas when you run the hose. There are 2 sorts of flat roof those that leak and those that will leak. Boots the rubber seals that are around the electric service and plumbing vent pipes air vents and exhaust fan.

Ridge cap flashing gaskets around pipes. Post renaissance roof lanterns were typically made from timber and glass and many structures were prone to leaking. If you don t have an attic or just can t find the source of the leak you can check several places for problems with moisture or damage. Start low soaking the area just above where the leak appears in the house.

A year has now passed and during the very heavy rain at the weekend a few drops came through from where the central ridge joins the supports. Nothing serious but obviously a concern. Had an extension built last year with one of these on the roof. You may be getting a leak from these if they are missing.