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Leaking shower sky light

Yahoo Message Number: 72983
I need some help with a leaking sky light over our shower.
After heavy rain we get a small amount of water between the 2 layers of the sky light. (Maybe a tea spoon of water). I've been up on the roof a dozen times over the past few months and sealed around the edges to the point I've given up with the sealer.
Question - Has anyone experienced any pin holes or fine cracks in their outer skylight layer that may let in some water? (It's always along the center/high side of the skylight where the water is). I've looked for pin holes etc but can't see any.

Is there a clear coat I can paint over the sky light to seal it?

Thanks.

Bruce 2001 Intrigue #11278

Re: Leaking shower sky light

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 72986
Bruce, I had a leak in the skylight. The water wound up in between the two pieces and I found a hairline crack in the sealant. It wasn't on the edge but up about an inch or so. I was headed south into the desert so I waited until I got into the heat and the water evaporated. I then sealed up the little crack in the sealant.

Don

'02 Intrigue #11427
'02 Intrigue #11427

Re: Leaking shower sky light

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 72996
The leak in my skylight was from the dicor sealant around the edges. Although there looked to be 20 tubes worth (just kidding) of sealant applied I found very small cracks in the dicor that when pressed oozed a bit of water. I removed all the old caulk and re-caulked. It leaked again so I put eternabond on it and no more leak.

pete

2000 40' Magna #5892
Pete
 2000 40'  Magna #5892  CAT C-10
 

Leaking shower sky light

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 72990
Hello,

Whenever I have leaking anything I try to remove all the old sealant, because I found doing any type of lay over is just temporary at best. I know skylight manufactures include a couple pin holes for the inner layer to the outer so moisture can escape between the two layers. Now I have found fine long cracks along the top or at the corners which are the ones that need to be R&R with a new one, but 9 times out 10 it's just removing all the old sealant and sometimes the skylight so I could put new putty tape along the edges for a better seal and inspect for any damage. Hope this helps.

Best Regards,
Dave

Dave Rousey Jr./ Owner
Former CC Technician
Styleworks RV Repair &
Restoration

33070 Roberts Ct.
Coburg, OR 97408
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