Flashing has a working life, and eventually even a well-installed roof window needs its flashing replaced rather than repaired.
Signs Re-Flashing Is Needed Rather Than a Repair
- Flashing that's visibly cracked, split, or corroded
- Repeated leaks despite previous smaller repairs
- Flashing that's clearly lifted away from the surrounding roof covering
- Age — original flashing on an older installation reaching the end of its working life
What Re-Flashing Actually Involves
Unlike a seal repair, re-flashing means removing the surrounding roof covering around the window, fitting a complete new flashing kit, and reinstating the tiles or slate properly around it — a more involved job, but one that resolves the problem properly rather than temporarily.
Our Re-Flashing Process
- Assess the existing flashing condition. Confirming re-flashing is genuinely needed rather than a smaller repair.
- Remove surrounding roof covering carefully. To access the flashing properly without unnecessary damage.
- Fit a complete new flashing kit. To current manufacturer specification.
- Reinstate the roof covering. Matched to the existing tiles or slate for a clean finish.
Think your roof window's flashing needs replacing rather than repairing? We'll give you an honest assessment.
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