How to stop a skylight leaking
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- How to fix a leaky glass or plexiglass skylight in 5 easy steps. No silicone caulking or TV Flex seal can compare to this method. This polyurethane paint ensures a permanent skylight leak repair.
Skylights are known to cause leaks. It is sometimes too costly to replace a skylight and therefore necessary to make repairs.
Bergstomm.com distributes a product called Turbo Poly Seal. This is a Polyurethane based product and has excellent bonding properties to glass, wood, plastic, metal, and asphalt-type materials.
The key is to find a product that will adhere to glass and metal to make the transition seal. Turbo Poly Seal is such a product.
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Thank you, thank you, by watching your T. V. show, I fixed all my 3 skylights!
My husband and neighbors are very impressed. I was about taking my skylights out, I tried a few times before without succeeding. Your good show is helping many people like me!
Great job!
I spend lot of time and money the leaking didn't fixed. Thank goodness for U Tube! Gave me the best idea,now I can fix it.
Glad it helped!
Brilliant - this is exactly what I needed to learn! Have a flat roof w/ a skylight that is leaking. After re-torching EPDM & a membrane I've ruled out the external seams or base, so I believe it's the glass seal itself. I do NOT want to invest in a whole new skylight -- this is a great alternative solution!
I am glad I could help. In all on my 30 years of repairs using caulking, tar, and tapes, this is the best product ever I have found to do almost any roofing repairs with, especially skylights.
@@FlatRoofDoctor How does that product hold up to UV degradation in your opinion? I live in Colorado where we get plenty of sun, rain, and snow.
@@wakandaengineer Hey Marcus, Use Super Silicone Seal on skylights instead. UV's have no effect on Super Silicone Seal and it also adheres far better.
@@FlatRoofDoctor what product would you use in ontario
By the way, the black stuff on the skylight frame is Flex Seal the owner used to try and fix it. Flex seal is the worst product to fix any leaks. Here is the link to another video I made including the customer that shows the Flex Seal as I was getting ready to make the repairs.ruclips.net/video/Bbh27y3tUII/видео.html
Bought the wrong product by mistake, but Naas was very helpful in the return and getting the correct product.
Nice. Thanks very much for this video. Boston area here. Will wait till spring to try this. Subscribed.
Excellent job
Hi my skylight has condensation forming in between the two glasses and it seems the corner of the outside glass is coming loose from the inside glass. It seems the glue is coming off between the 2 glasses. How can this be repaired as can’t seem to access between the 2 glasses and add glue? I’m trying to see if I can send you photos or video but can’t find an email address of yours many thanks
Hey Doc, I like watching your videos, nice work you do. I have 34 year old sky lights, that I'm looking to just replace the plastic bubble. And I'm having issues finding them. Not sure if you would know, but if I can't find a replacement can I use a flat piece polycarbonate plexiglass cut to size, do you think that could work for me. The frame is in excellent shape, and the screws are on the top of frame down. Not coming in from the sides. Hope you could answer my question. Keep up the good work
This was wonderful! Thank you so much for the Breakfast tip.
How about an extension where the brick wall meets the frame/glass? Any good ideas how you can get up there too as it’s like a half extension that only has access from the front and upstairs window .
I couldn't figure out what you meant
Lol sorry basically I have a conservatory leak where the conservatory meets the original outdoor brick wall. Just need to know how to fix this leak as it comes through with heavy rain .
As the conservatory is only small and has a angled glass roof how would you get access to reach the section of the leak as it’s only reachable from the front or the upstairs room window that looks down on the conservatory ! I hope that made more sense! Thank you
Great job and videos 👍🏻
Really useful video. Would Turbo Poly Seal work in areas where there are variations in temperature from 30C down to -10C?
Bet the window and door guys love you!
What is the name of the white tape you use on top of the Turbo Poly Seal product? The one you put on 2 times.
Hey Steve
This is a Polyester Fleece that gives the Turbo Poly Seal its strength and flexibility when applied over joints between 2 metals, bricks, mortar, and chimney caps. This is the secret for being an outstanding product. Turbo Poly Seal will adhere to any surface as long as it is clean but not to EPDM rubber.
Good job
Outstanding vid
Thanks a lot
Why did you just repair 3 of the 4 sides? Won’t it still leak from the side you didn’t do when snow melts?
Hello, Doc.
So, is this like a liquid rubber actually?
And would it be wise to do a whole roof with it as a prevention?
(It would be like a chocolate roof) :-)
This is a Liquide Silicone with urethane in it. It is white. I have used Super Silicone Seal on fairly big patches. 10 ft x 10 ft. I think it is expensive to cover the entire roof with it. It is a super product with a price. Turbo Poly Seal, on the other hand, is Urethane Bituminouse Resins. Also a pricy product but excellent. Both of these products are excellent for repairs.
How long would you say this skylight will last without leaks if done correctly?
What exactly is the "fleece" made of? What do I look for at the hardware store? What's it called? Thanks
It is a Polyester fabric specially formulated to work with Turbo Poly Seal and Super Silicone Seal
Thanks!!
What grade sanding block was that
What about the top of skylight?
Flat roof doctor I've been watching some of your videos you also seem to use a product called super silicone has that superseded turbo poly seal? Is there one application where one is better than the other for repairing skylights?
Ok. Turbo Poly Seal I think is much stronger. It is definitely easier to work with because of the higher viscosity. I also used Super Silicone Seal in many areas on the same roof to test. I was shocked to see it performed just as well. I was a little harder to use because it is more liquid. I think there is a place for both. I think if you are down south, like Florida, Texas, Arizona, then I would recommend Super Silicone Seal. It is UV stable and will last a long time. If you choose to use Turbo Poly Seal, then I do recommend that you protect it with Silver Coat Protection against UV's
I can't get Turbo Poly Seal in Canada, what properties should I be looking for in an alternative product?
Hey Jessica. Turbo Poly Seal is a propriety product specially formulated for the applications intended for. Take some pics of what you have in mind and send it to my Tel 203 858 0080 I will help you analyze and suggest a method and product to use.
Mine isn't leaking at the top. it is leaking around the side. Is it a similar procedure for that? I would like to avoid reflashing the skylight.
Hi Jim
The flashing is causing the leak around the skylight. You need to watch this video and I think it will help you why the flashing is causing the leak.
If you have a flat roof with a rubber membrane, then you need to determine what type of material is on the roof and then make the repair.
ruclips.net/video/fPLmb962ehU/видео.html This is the link to the video. I show 2 scenarios of how to repair flashing. On a flat section and also the shingles.
On the website it says I need to use super silicone seal (white). Can I just use the turbo silicon seal ( brown)?
Hi Asella
Yes, I did use Turbo Poly Seal to repair skylight leaks but, it takes much more prep. Super Silicone Seal will stick much better to any surface with little prep
Flat Roof Doctor thank you so much for your reply.
How come you didn't seal the top part of the skylight?
Since the skylight is slanted there is no need to seal the top part because water does not run upwards
Still, better to go ahead and seal it. Bugs can get in. Also, water can still find its way in.
I followed your instructions and my skylights have not leaked for years
great
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Every repair is the same with this guy - clean surface, blue tape, and paint on one of two products. Is he teaching techniques or selling a product?
That fleece goes over tape it's botched....he forgot to mention this step....watch closely
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