steveoelliott Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Hi Folks, On an otherwise fairly neat job, I have noticed that areas around the leadmate sealant on one of the saddles have small gaps per the photograph. Now whilst it doesn't "appear" to be presenting a problem, it's more of a minor cosmetic one as far I can tell. I came across this while getting ready to clean it down and treat with patination oil (something seemingly omitted after being installed). Couple of questions for the experienced, firstly is it worth doing anything with? My father takes the view it's not causing you a problem so leave it alone. Secondly, what would be involved, would it require all the sealant to be pulled out of the chase and reapplied? I haven't been able to find anything about re-pointing with leadmate / sealant. I guess it hasn't probably been needed for the most part. Thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfb Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 No harm in squeezing a bit more leadmate into the gaps. Doesn’t look critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I would say thats a pretty neat job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoelliott Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 Thanks... Like I say... otherwise a fairly neat job. Here is a picture showing the gaps a little better. If it is OK to squeeze some more sealant in the gaps without pulling it out then that should be easy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 No problem pushing a bit more in for piece of mind, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Aldred Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Can I ask you a question - is this flashing over coping stones on a flat roof orangery? If so I am having this built and the builder has not put flashing over the coping stones?! I would be interested to see a better picture of how your flat roof and coping stones have been done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoelliott Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 43 minutes ago, Freddie Aldred said: Can I ask you a question - is this flashing over coping stones on a flat roof orangery? If so I am having this built and the builder has not put flashing over the coping stones?! I would be interested to see a better picture of how your flat roof and coping stones have been done This will give you a better overview of what I have... Mine is a flat roof with parapet walls for a roof terrace. There are now slabs down on it. I was far from happy with mine as water ponds on my roof and it holds ~40 liters that doesn't drain away. Incidentally, I have now had that lead pointing / sealing that this post refers replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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