New Roof Still Leaking, could it be because it's not sealed in?
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.36 PM
Hi, I had a new roof recently, but unfortunately it's still leaking. I had a look around, and I can see that where my roof meets the neighbours, there's no cement to seal it, so I have these massive gaps that will allow the water to run off my neighbour's roof and under mine.
I've had the roofer that did the work back a couple of times, but it's still leaking, and when I mentioned it to them they said it didn't need sealing in, but I can't think of another way the water could get in.
Not to mention, the right side of the roof (it's a terraced house) that meets my other neighbour's roof is sealed up, and doesn't leak, but all the problems are on the side of the house without the seal.
What should I do? I don't know if the roofer is going to seal the big gaps and I just want the roof to stop leaking...
Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?
Hello
If it’s a slate roof that came on and went back on it should marry up the same as original. If it’s 2 different types ask if he has put a bonding strip in.
Depending on the depth of the join and how the tow roofs join if they are different tiles you could use a fibreglass dry joining tray or one with mortar join choice is yours
condensation could also be an issue should you not have any air flow
Hi, I would imagine they have put a bonding gutter/tray between the two properties. This is like a secret gutter that any water getting in between the two roofs will hit and run into your gutters, if they have fitted one then there's a good chance the daylight you can see is because they haven't bedded the tiles and it's possible the water could be blowing in especially with strong winds blowing in that direction
If they haven't fitted one and you have different tiles from adjoining property this is another reason it will be leaking
Hope this helps
If it’s the same tile/slate on your roof as your neighbours then there should be no gaps..if it’s an different tile then you will have to introduce a hip ridge tiles to cover when the join is!
The best thing to do is call a different roofer and have them check over the roof. I'd explain the situation first incase they charge for this service.
