The problems i had are that the lead roofing above my bay window approx 3m x 0 5m is old and has.
Bay window lead roof leaking.
Most commonly this is the technique that is used to fix a leaking bay roof window or flat lead roof but it can also be used in almost all leaks where a split or hole in the lead is the culprit.
Replace lead and flashing above bay window dig out and waterproof flashing on roof terrace.
If you ve found leaks by your bay window your siding material may be to blame.
If your home is covered with vinyl or wood siding and is leaking the contractor may not have used the appropriate step flashing and or apron flashing.
Your bay window is leaking.
3 sep 2008 messages.
Flat roof bay window lead flashing leaking.
If there is a second floor window directly above your bay window poor caulking on that window could be the cause of the leak.
I t has a flat roof and is flashed up into the.
What causes leaks in lead bays.
The house is 70 years old and the lead top and flashing is the original fitted.
Issues with your counter flashing are normally the number one reason why a bay window can leak.
Typically when they start to leak the first sign is water dripping onto the window sill or water running down the internal window.
Have lived in the house for many years without problem and then suddenly during heavy rain water started dripping from the ceiling inside.
These types of materials require an apron flashing that overlaps the corners of your bay window.
A bay window can come in many shapes and sizes quite often though the covering is either lead or felt.
Some homeowners are surprised to find out that the leak in their bay window might actually be from the window above it.
Often due to the age of the house the original roofing sealant will break down and start to crack and fall apart.
Window leaks can have many causes but the primary one we see is deteriorating or missing caulk.
Tyne and wear country.
Bay windows lead roof leaks.
Discussion in roofing and guttering started by eddman 7 jun 2017.
The use of heat is required.
It might be the window above it.
Here s an example of a lead bay with badly repaired fatigue cracks.
Looking for some help to solve a problem of water leaking through the roof of a flat lead topped bay window.
