Leak On Monier Tile Roof Around Sky Light

If you have cracked tiles or need to re grout leakmaster can repair your monier tile roof.

Leak on monier tile roof around sky light.

2 using a caulking gun loaded with a tube of roofing cement force the mastic up under the shingle where the metal flashing meets the roofing felt the thick black paper under the roofing material. First remove the skylight s counterflashing. For this you will need to remove all damaged tiles using a pry bar. If you re experiencing leaks leakmaster will find the source.

If your roof is old the chances are that your tiles have been fixed using mortar. However proper repairs will require removing shingles near the skylight installing appropriate flashing and reinstalling new shingles in the area. If the skylight leak is at the roof flashing it may be possible to make temporary repairs using roof flashing cement around the perimeter of the unit. Tiles that are broken or have large cracks need to be replaced in order to fix the leak.

On some units you have to remove the whole glass frame lead photo below. Use a hammer to assist in the removal but be careful not to damage any of the good tiles. Then press down on the roofing shingles to seal them tight. Monier tiles are elegant long lasting.

As they age their coating wears off and the concrete tiles absorb moisture and crack. On other models you simply unscrew a metal channel from the curb.