Where is most likely that bay window roof is leaking?

[Gary111]

It's an old house, possibly around 1910 I think.

I think the original bay roof is metal of some sort, this has been covered with roofing felt which has lots of holes in it.
It also looks like the wood under the roof is not completely sealed to the
Brickwork, I'm wondering if it could be blowing in from the edges.
Would this normally be sealed with silicone or something?

It just leaks when it's very heavy rain but then it pours in.

Thanks

 

[JohnD]

Photograph it from above.

 

[Gary111]

 

[Gary111]

Photograph it from above.

Will do thanks when I am next there

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

He said above, maybe from out the window.

 

[Gary111]

I am not there now, but will do thanks

 

[Gary111]

This is another photo I already have

 

[JohnD]

It looks like a good quality house from the early 20th C.

Probably the bay originally had a lead roof. They can last 60 to 100 years, but are not as cheap as felt which only lasts a few years

I will guess that a previous owner had a felt job to save money.

It needs doing properly, probably new boards.

I had a building where the lead was stolen a couple of times and it's now been done in rubber.

There are also stainless steel products which I imagine are very durable.

If you can afford lead, I don't suppose your little roof will be stolen.

The lead flashing also probably needs renewing to suit.

Ask around for a recommendation. Your local church wardens may know someone. Good roofers often know a lead specialist.

Advertising websites are not recommendations

A lof of flat roofing is shoddily done by flybynights.

 

[Gary111]

Thanks for your advice John, I think the original lead roof is under the felt.

 

[Gary111]

 

[Gary111]

Hi, I took this earlier from the window, from the stains it looks like the water is getting in somehow along the flashing.

I'm wondering if I was to tuck a strip of roofing felt maybe a foot wide under the flashing that may cure it?

 

[HERTS P&D]

Is this another one of your rentals?

Andy