Roof Leak Near Skylight

If you notice a leak around your skylight you ll want to diagnose it and have skylight repairs performed as soon as possible.

Roof leak near skylight.

It may be an indication of more serious hidden damage. Then lift the roof shingles away from the edges of the skylight so you can access the flashing. Use roofing cement can or tube to seal any gaps or holes in the flashing. To fix a leaking skylight.

Try making the easier repairs with roofing cement or silicone caulking first before tackling more difficult fixes like replacing the flashing. In some cases a leak around the skylight may indicate a serious need for roofing repairs. Pooling water can eventually penetrate through the roof s rubber membrane and metal flashing of a skylight resulting in a leak. Then press down on the roofing shingles to seal them tight.

Replace or repair the metal flashing around the frame of the skylight. If your steep roof creates a sharp valley where it meets the chimney you may have a buildup of leaves sticks or other debris that sit above your chimney. Use a putty knife to add a layer of roofing cement in the gap between the edge of the flashing and the roofing. 2 using a caulking gun loaded with a tube of roofing cement force the mastic up under the shingle where the metal flashing meets the roofing felt the thick black paper under the roofing material.

The best solution in this case is to slope or build the roof up so water will not pool. Seal flashing around a leaking skylight start by clearing any water or debris that has collected between the roofing and flashing. This debris can allow water to pool or ice to build up which makes degrades flashing and sealants and allows water to leak around your chimney. Apply 100 silicone caulking tube to seal leaks around the skylight lens.

1 lift up the shingles next to the skylight one at a time and brush out any dirt and debris.