How to solve a leaking conservatory
Over the years, you may have noticed the water is collecting more and more each time it rains.
The problems with this is with water .
Although you may stop the water coming in from one place, it doesn't necessarily mean the leak has been stopped.
This is because water will always come in at its lowest and most convenient place.
So although the leak has been cured in place as water level builds up, their will be a next low point where the water will come in again.
This will leave you with nasty patch work all over the roof where different points are being sealed up, without giving a thought to the cause of the leak.
Water will always come in from so many different points, even while you keep stopping small leaks in different places.
The leaks most of the time, are due to debris and dirt carried over by the wind and weather.
Over years of the conservatory standing, all of this dirt and debris will collect under the rubber seals and gaskets, meaning the gaskets will perish.
The debris will start blocking up the drainage points, stopping the water from draining correctly or quick enough, causing the water to back track and find its way in.
We all know how much damage standing water will make!
The solution to fixing a leaking conservatory is actually quite simple!
Clean it well!
That makes it sound simple, but it as simple as cleaning it!
Unfortunately though, it doesn't mean surface cleaning, but a detailing clean.
You will need to remove all of the roof panels, clean everything and add new grease to the gaskets (or replace depending on how bad they have perished).
You then need to clean out and unblock all the drainage points and fit the roof back together.
Failing that, give NW Door and Window Repairs a call!
Call: 07742 233 310
Email: info@nwdoorandwindowrepairs.co.uk