A conservatory, also called a sunroom, is a space connected to the bright side of a home that has clear walls and roof that let the sun shine in. Homeowners use conservatories to grow flowers and other plants or for outdoorlike entertaining. A frequent reason for conservatory escapes is deterioration of the seals around the transparent roof panes. Oftentimes, you can reseal the roof rims yourself.

Find Leak

First, analyze the conservatory’s roof in the inside to determine where it is leaking. The best time to do so is when it is raining. Most leaks occur around the edges of the transparent roof panes. If yours is a slanted roof, look carefully. The place where the water drips may not be the place where it is coming in. Once you’ve identified the leaking pane, then you can reseal it with a flexible glass sealing material rated for exterior use.

Scrape Out Old Seal

Lay a ladder against the outside framework of the conservatory so that you can achieve the leaking pane. Gently scrape out the old seal stuff along the edges of the transparent panel with a utility knife, lift the panel and clean all traces of the old sealant in the framework. Put a bead of the newest sealant in the frame, press the clear panel back in place and apply a bead of the sealant around the outer edges. Follow manufacturer instructions regarding putting or drying times to the sealant.

Cracked Pane

If the existing pane is cracked or broken, then apply tape across the pane in several instructions to hold the pieces together while you eliminate the bad pane. Eliminate the old sealant in the framework. Cut a new pane to match the measurements of the old pane, then apply sealant to the frame, set in the new pane and apply more sealant around the outside of the framework.

Leak Sealing

An alternate fix for escapes entails applying a sealant round the leaking pane without undermining it. Climb the ladder to achieve the leaking pane, then remove all debris and dirt, spray window cleaner on the leaking area and wipe clean with a soft fabric. Apply a flexible exterior glass sealant over the leaking area and allow to dry. Wipe the area clean with a soft fabric.

See related