Need advice about roof flashing
Discussion
The lead flashing panels over my garage are walking out.
Looks like the person who did it didn't put the wedges well in.
It's sloped but it's not high. So, I am thinking to go up there and re-do all 5 panels (4.5 meters total).
My main fear is that mastic/silicone/whatever sealant that they used... It shrivelled a bit so it's lifted off the lead - but it's damn solidly stuck on the brick.
Has anyone ever removed that stuff?
I am thinking to open it up with a Stanley knife and pull it out, using the knife to separate as much as I can between the sealant and the brick and then use a diamond mortar raking bit on my angle grinder for leftovers.
I reckon once I clear out the chase it's pretty straightforward to install the flashing back in (beat it into shape, Hall clips and put new sealant).
It's that initial mass removal that I have a bad feeling about - like I would be stuck there for a whole day and barely get a few feet!
Any advice/encouragement appreciated.
Just been laid off and being quoted 600 and upwards for the job - it's a punch in the gut for me right now...
Looks like the person who did it didn't put the wedges well in.
It's sloped but it's not high. So, I am thinking to go up there and re-do all 5 panels (4.5 meters total).
My main fear is that mastic/silicone/whatever sealant that they used... It shrivelled a bit so it's lifted off the lead - but it's damn solidly stuck on the brick.
Has anyone ever removed that stuff?
I am thinking to open it up with a Stanley knife and pull it out, using the knife to separate as much as I can between the sealant and the brick and then use a diamond mortar raking bit on my angle grinder for leftovers.
I reckon once I clear out the chase it's pretty straightforward to install the flashing back in (beat it into shape, Hall clips and put new sealant).
It's that initial mass removal that I have a bad feeling about - like I would be stuck there for a whole day and barely get a few feet!
Any advice/encouragement appreciated.
Just been laid off and being quoted 600 and upwards for the job - it's a punch in the gut for me right now...
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