Hi,
We just moved into a new house and have for the first time ever a conservatory, so I'd be grateful for advise on how to fix a series of smaller problems on it.
It doesn't leak (yet), but there is a draft around some edges and some black mould. I think there is a series of potential problems.
1. From the inside, I've noticed that some of the UPVC boards are bulging (photo 1). Is there a way to remedy or just fill the gap?
2. On the outside, I see that the fascia is coming off from its internal part (photo 2). I also think that the fascia and the glass top aren't sealed. Is that normal?
3. There is a strip of lead on the glass panes that is perished (again photo 2) What is the purpose of that lead strip? If it's important, I think I will run some flashband.
4. On the side, the bottom bit of the bargeboard is falling off (photo 3). Can I just glue this back with some silicone and/or expanding foam?
5. A short section of silicone along the roof profiles is gone. Obviously I want to re-do it, but access is difficult. Would the conservatory be strong enough for me lean on with my upper body?
Any thoughts and recommendations would be very helpful, as I got no experience with conservatories at all.
We just moved into a new house and have for the first time ever a conservatory, so I'd be grateful for advise on how to fix a series of smaller problems on it.
It doesn't leak (yet), but there is a draft around some edges and some black mould. I think there is a series of potential problems.
1. From the inside, I've noticed that some of the UPVC boards are bulging (photo 1). Is there a way to remedy or just fill the gap?
2. On the outside, I see that the fascia is coming off from its internal part (photo 2). I also think that the fascia and the glass top aren't sealed. Is that normal?
3. There is a strip of lead on the glass panes that is perished (again photo 2) What is the purpose of that lead strip? If it's important, I think I will run some flashband.
4. On the side, the bottom bit of the bargeboard is falling off (photo 3). Can I just glue this back with some silicone and/or expanding foam?
5. A short section of silicone along the roof profiles is gone. Obviously I want to re-do it, but access is difficult. Would the conservatory be strong enough for me lean on with my upper body?
Any thoughts and recommendations would be very helpful, as I got no experience with conservatories at all.