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Wednesday, May 25, 2011


leaky skylights

openings on the skylight are rather obvious,after years of use the manufacturers factory seal will shrink and allows water to enter.
the solution its rather easy but the interior damage its been done.small details like this on a routine maintenance could have been prevented and hundreds of dollars saved on drywall repairs and painting ,this vaulted ceiling was over 14'  in height so to fix this problem interior scaffolding would have to be erected to fix the ceiling (what a headache for the aging homeowner that relies on a limited income )


applied urethane based clear caulk to around entire frame of skylight  and checked for additional openings.

aging caulk at base of chimney allows water to get in behind tyhe siding and into the interior
sealing openings like these with a durable urethane based caulk will ensure years of protection against moisture getting behind these boards,its very common to find water leaks are originated from openings on vertical surfaces. 


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