No matter what the problem is leaking on a new roof is a generally minor issue that can be quickly resolved.
Skylight leaking after new roof.
Sept 1 2012 anonymous said.
Your contractor is correct in saying that it is possible for a skylight which has never leaked to start leaking in the future after being disturbed during the roofing process but this is unlikely in your case.
Q i had a new roof put on in the early summer and now have leaking at a bottom interior corner of a skylight.
Hi danny just had two skylights in bathrooms on a slop roof replace with a new roof found out i think when taking a shower or bath the steam goes to the skylight.
Skylights are notoriously difficult to seal properly and once they re leaking it s rarely an easy fix.
Roofing should be firmly nailed down so repair any lifted shingles.
I can t see anything on the outside except one shingle may not be snug against the frame.
Why is skylight leaking after new roof.
No matter how well your skylights were installed it is still possible for them to leak during heavy rains.
You should call a roofing professional and get it fixed as soon as possible.
Then press down on the roofing shingles to seal them tight.
If the following are present you may need to get in touch with your contractor to confirm if you really have a leaking roof on your hands or not.
Say your skylight has performed perfectly in the years leading up to your roof replacement.
No matter how skilled your contractor may be ruffling with that old skylight can cause problems.
New roof put over the old roof and the the gap between the new roof and the skylight is now much less would that cause a leak the 3 leaking skylights are operable and the one non leaking skylight is in operable.
Skylight leaks in heavy rain are a common source for roof leaks.
Once you re sure the water is penetrating from the roof outside look carefully to see if the shingles and flashing around the skylight are properly installed and functional.
To fix a leaking skylight.
1 lift up the shingles next to the skylight one at a time and brush out any dirt and debris.
Being that the skylights are high quality velux and they are only 11 years old you do not have to replace them.
Don t pay for a new roof materials twice.
During installation each skylight essentially creates a big hole in an otherwise uniform roof surface.
Inspect the roofing and flashing around a leaking skylight.
This in turn causes water to drip down to the floor because it may cause condition maybe air is leaking in.
Next take a look at the flashing.
Skylight leaks and i wonder why.
Using old skylights with a new roof can cause leaks.
Otherwise the next monsoon downpour could cause thousands of dollars in water damage.
