Leaks in wooden roofs are commonly caused by a gap between the panels which move during expansion and contraction.
My patio deck roof is leaking into my sun room.
If your sunroom s roof is leaking at the point where it connects to the house it must be rebuilt to remedy the problem.
For a gap of 1 inch or less caulking or sealant is the best method of repair.
Fresh sealant helps prevent this.
If water is leaking into your home through the ceiling your rooftop deck may or may not be the culprit.
Place the new pane into the frame and then caulk the window again to ensure a watertight seal.
Step 2 fill a caulking gun with a watertight polyurethane or oil based sealant and hold it at an angle to insert the product directly into the gap.
I have a new house with a steep tile roof over 6 000 sf with valleys that end right into the little 5 super gutter the screen enclosure contractor installed over my patio and pool.
The enclosure is flat on both ends for about 20 ft on each side then vaults up to a 20 gable peak.
We put at least two coats maybe more of a waterproof coating called red top i think over the cement board.
Here s what to do when your roof deck springs a leak.
The deck is covered with unglazed ceramic tile.
Examine the leaking water.
Extend that flashing 8 to 12 down the roof of the sunroom put a bead of polyurethane between the flashing and the roof panel secure the flashing to the roof panel with 1 2 long sheet metal screws then cover the joint you just formed and the screw heads with polyurethane.
We have leaks in the sunroom.
That should cure your leaks.
Lake ozark missouri we have a deck which is the roof or our sun room.
The pitch is wrong and water stands on the deck in various places.
The flashing is the metal connection between the roof and the chimney and leaks often form in the space between the two.
Step 4 add additional roof sealant around the flashing on the roof if your sunroom has a chimney.