Roof Lantern Leaking

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Roof lantern leaking.

For example soak the downhill side of a chimney first then each side then the top on both sides. Post renaissance roof lanterns were typically made from timber and glass and many structures were prone to leaking. Start low soaking the area just above where the leak appears in the house. Boots the rubber seals that are around the electric service and plumbing vent pipes air vents and exhaust fan.

They shouldn t be if the company installed the roof correctly. Assuming that roof lanterns are fitted on flat roofs. Nothing serious but obviously a concern. You may be getting a leak from these if they are missing.

The hub is half a moon shape where the end roof rafters fix to. There are 2 sorts of flat roof those that leak and those that will leak. If a leak is difficult to find enlist a helper and go up on the roof with a garden hose. These normally have a foam bung stuck to the glass as they have a sticky backing.

Ridge cap flashing gaskets around pipes. Remember the old saying. 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. Isolate areas when you run the hose.