Repairing Leaking Roof Gully

You could do a diy job with a special waterproof paint can t remember it s name but you can get it in most builders merchants it s a paint with glassfibre in it and when it goes off it dries like a fibreglass shell or you could get a local flat roof firm to felt it with a 3 layer polyester based felt if done right it should last for donkeys years.

Repairing leaking roof gully.

The sealants and roof pitch used can crack and chip away over time. A flashing is a transitional roofing material that connects the roof material to some other building material or to another part of the roof. Once the roof valley has begun to leak you will need to cover the valley with flashing in order to prevent a repeat of the problem. Carefully smooth out any curled back shingles then use a caulking gun to apply a dab of roof sealant under the raised corners.

For example soak the downhill side of a chimney first then each side then the top on both sides. Start low soaking the area just above where the leak appears in the house. Over time the corners of asphalt shingles often begin to curl. Isolate areas when you run the hose.

Removal of debris collecting in the valleys and gutters will allow water to quickly drain away and protect shingles and flashing. Press the shingle down then use a trowel to cover the shingle s edges with roof cement. Straighten and reattach curled shingles. If a leak is difficult to find enlist a helper and go up on the roof with a garden hose.

And damaged flashing is behind most roof leaks.