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Extension roof leaking in the summer only!
The extension was built 20 years ago. It has a flat roof which is covered in felt. In the summer when the weather is hot the roof leaks but it's not water! Having looked into the roof space, it looks like the tar is melting & coming through the roofing broads which then drip from the spot lights. Does anyone have any advice in how to fix the problem please.
4 Answers from MyBuilder Roofers
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Hackney Wick•Member since 7 Jun 2013•13jobs,100%positivefeedback
The roof has done quite well to last 20 years, I would remove it and lay a new roof that will have a ventilation barrier and vents fitted to allow air flow.
Answered 11th Jun 2013
Bromley•Member since 7 Jun 2013•6jobs,100%positivefeedback
It sounds like there was no vent sheet i.e. first layer should not be stuck so bitumen should not be in contact with boarding.
You may be able to stop most of this by painting the roof with a solar reflective paint. Aside from that, being that it's 20 years old, maybe you should look at replacing it.
Answered 21st Jun 2013
Newent•Member since 26 Jul 2012•21jobs,100%positivefeedback
You should consider moving away from a cold roof construction and look towards having a warm roof fitted with no ventilation as per current regulations.
Answered 13th Jun 2013
Stockton On Tees•Member since 11 Sep 2014•2jobs,100%positivefeedback
屋顶有一个预期寿命等一切and the life of this one seems to be at the end . My advice would be to get some reputable roofer /builder to clean all roof off then give prepared area 2coats of solar reflective paint which would help to stop the bitumen from melting and dripping through board joins this would give the roof maby up to another 5 years of life . But in the long run I would advise a new roof covering and there are many different ones out there from the old style cheaper green mineral hot bitumen covering to a new g r p glass fibre one that have up to 30 years guarantee. The decision is yours
Answered 12th Sep 2014
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