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Dealing with a Glazed Roof Leak: Glazing Leak Repair

Dealing with a Glazed Roof Leak: Glazing Leak Repair

If not remedied, a glazed roof leak may cause irreparable damage to the fabric of your building over time. It could even pose serious health and safety risks, so it’s important that it’s dealt with promptly and professionally to minimise disruption and damage.

Leaks can occur for several reasons, including blockages, construction or design issues, or age-related deterioration. Effective maintenance and timely detection and repair are essential to extend the lifespan of your glazing systems and in turn, ensure the continued security and comfort of your premises.

At Dynamic Access, our comprehensive glazing leak repair service takes care of everything; from identifying the cause of the leak to providing a range of repair packages to resolve any issues ascertained.

How do leaks occur, how are they identified and what can be done to resolve them?

Identifying a Leak

A comprehensive repair may be required if any of the following indicators of a leak in your roof are present: 

  1. Water Drips & Trails
    The most obvious indication that you have a roof leak is the presence of drips or a water trail. Following the trail of the water will help you locate the source of the leak.
  2. Accumulation of Water
    If there is any accumulation of water near seals, frames, or panels in your roof, this is a clear indicator of a leak.
  3. Stains & Corrosion
    If a leak has been present for an extended period, this will be evident by the appearance of stains or corrosion on frames, seals, or sills. When these issues are present, you must act swiftly to resolve them. Leaving these unattended for longer periods could see further damage taking place.Promptly identifying any of these issues will give you the opportunity to have your glazing panels repaired or replaced before further damage takes place. 

Common Causes of Glazed Roof Leaks

If you have identified that your glazed roof has developed a leak, more often than not it will be because of one of the following reasons:

  • Fault with Sealant

Over time, the sealant, caulk, or gasket that bonds glass panels together and seals out moisture can break down. If this occurs, water can easily break through. As this is not a fault with the glass itself, resealing or replacing the sealant is a simple fix.

  • Damaged or Broken Glass

Roof leaks can happen for a number of reasons, such as impact damage, small fractures, or imperfections in the glass itself. If a small crack is present, this can develop into a serious leak. In the case of damaged or broken glass, replacing the panel will be necessary.

  • Incorrect Installation

If a glass roof is incorrectly installed, it is bound to have issues and leak further down the line. Indicators that a glass roof has been incorrectly installed include flashings that are not securely connected or sloped, or panels that don’t have enough overlap. To rectify these issues and avoid leaks, glazing panels should be repaired or replaced.

Glazing Leak Repair

If you are experiencing a persistent leak in your roof, then a permanent solution is required to fix it. At Dynamic Access, our glazing leak repair methods include:

  • Replacing defective silicone weather seals
  • Replacing existing system gaskets
  • Fixing specialist butyl glazing tape
  • Replacing defective components
  • Adapting and introducing new drainage components

If you require further information on our repair methods, call us on 01709 209 588 or email info@dynamicaccess.co.uk.

Preventing Further Leaks

To prevent any further leaks taking place, you should consider regular glazing maintenance and cleaning. With effective glazing maintenance and cleaning, you can prevent future leaks and significantly extend the lifespan of your roof.

Answers to a Few Commonly Asked Questions

What should I do if my glazed roof is leaking?

It is imperative to act quickly if you discover that your glass roof is leaking. You should firstly take any short-term measures to reduce the risk of greater damage; this includes catching the water in a container and moving valuables. You should then call a glazing leak repair specialist to assess and carry out necessary repairs.

How do I stop my glazed roof from leaking?

As a temporary fix, covering the source of the leak with plastic sheeting or tarp is advisable.

How serious is my glazed roof leak?

Glazed roof leaks can range from minor issues to serious problems that cause considerable damage and higher repair costs. Even the most minor of issues can potentially lead to extensive damage if ignored over time. If you act swiftly, you can ensure that issues don’t worsen.

Dynamic Access: Your first choice for Glazing Leak Repair

Our glazing leak repair service is bespoke to the requirements of your business. Following an initial site survey, we’ll assess the defects and specific access requirements, identify the source of the leak, and provide a glazing leak rectification service to resolve any issues. 

Is the leak at height? At Dynamic Access, we have extensive experience in accessing hard-to-access areas without the need for scaffolding, allowing us to carry out work on a diverse range of structures.

To enquire about glazing leak repair or any of our other services, please contact us.