Roof Lantern Leaking

Start low soaking the area just above where the leak appears in the house.

Roof lantern leaking.

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. In the victorian era metal framed roof lanterns became popular in building design and were used to highlight stairwells. Assuming that roof lanterns are fitted on flat roofs. There are 2 sorts of flat roof those that leak and those that will leak.

Nothing serious but obviously a concern. For example soak the downhill side of a chimney first then each side then the top on both sides. They shouldn t be if the company installed the roof correctly. Boots the rubber seals that are around the electric service and plumbing vent pipes air vents and exhaust fan.

You may be getting a leak from these if they are missing. 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. The hub is half a moon shape where the end roof rafters fix to.

Ridge cap flashing gaskets around pipes. Register to join this uk motorbike forum start a motorbike blog or use our free motorbike classifieds. If a leak is difficult to find enlist a helper and go up on the roof with a garden hose. Isolate areas when you run the hose.