Roof leaking around skylight
Moderators: Greg, Mark, mhrAJ333, JD
Here's some more advice, due to weather issues that may be heading your way!
If it hasn't started freezing in your area yet, get a tarp over the skylight and weigh it down with bricks or whatever! No sealant will work effectively in freezing temps.
If you've already got the freezing temps, do not attempt to get up on your roof! Deal with the leak inside. Just make sure to keep it off the floor! In other words, minimize damage inside.
Personally, I like neoprene for roof leaks. It can be found at any home store. It can be applied in in wet areas according to the tube, but I've never tried it. There is a temperature issue with it. I believe it needs to be applied in about 40 degree and above weather.
Maureen
If it hasn't started freezing in your area yet, get a tarp over the skylight and weigh it down with bricks or whatever! No sealant will work effectively in freezing temps.
If you've already got the freezing temps, do not attempt to get up on your roof! Deal with the leak inside. Just make sure to keep it off the floor! In other words, minimize damage inside.
Personally, I like neoprene for roof leaks. It can be found at any home store. It can be applied in in wet areas according to the tube, but I've never tried it. There is a temperature issue with it. I believe it needs to be applied in about 40 degree and above weather.
Maureen
I've always just used a tube of the black roof sealer around sky lights and vents on a shingled roof. Of course you will want to scrape and peel up any of the old loose sealer with a putty knife before applying it.
If it is colder then what is reccommended in the directions to apply you can use a heat gun or blow dryer to heat up and dry out the area you are working on. You can also use it to cure the sealer faster. Just be careful to not get things to hot and of course DO NOT use a heat gun or blow dryer in the rain.
If it is colder then what is reccommended in the directions to apply you can use a heat gun or blow dryer to heat up and dry out the area you are working on. You can also use it to cure the sealer faster. Just be careful to not get things to hot and of course DO NOT use a heat gun or blow dryer in the rain.
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