Fixing a roof leak
Nov 16th 2019, 2:27 pm
#1
Just Joined
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 1
Fixing a roof leak
Hello I’m needing advice on what to use to fix a leak on my Spanish tiled roof ! We were over when the devastating rain came a few months ago and got off pretty lightly compared to some people ! We had a few drips through the ceiling and on inspection found some of the roof tiles don’t sit properly and have gaps where the rain got in , I’m back over soon and need to fill the gaps with cement and then paint the tiles , can anyone tell me the best materials for the job !! In England I am a roofer so doing the work isn’t a problem it’s just knowing what to use 👍
Nov 17th 2019, 9:15 am
#2
Started off with nothing
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,946
Re: Fixing a roof leak
If you are a roofer, surely you will know better than any of us?
IMHO, you need to remove tiles to investigate why they don't fit properly. You may need to improve the fixings, replacing any damaged tiles and re-installing to eliminate any gaps. Slapping on cement is a bodge repair - would you do that in England?
Why do you want to paint tiles?
IMHO, you need to remove tiles to investigate why they don't fit properly. You may need to improve the fixings, replacing any damaged tiles and re-installing to eliminate any gaps. Slapping on cement is a bodge repair - would you do that in England?
Why do you want to paint tiles?
Last edited by missile; Nov 17th 2019 at 9:19 am.
Nov 17th 2019, 9:25 am
#3
MODERATOR
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Costa Valencia
Posts: 14,800
Re: Fixing a roof leak
If you are a roofer, surely you will know better than any of us?
IMHO, you need to remove tiles to investigate why they don't fit properly. You may need to improve the fixings, replacing any damaged tiles and re-installing to eliminate any gaps. Slapping on cement is a bodge repair - would you do that in England?
Why do you want to paint tiles?
IMHO, you need to remove tiles to investigate why they don't fit properly. You may need to improve the fixings, replacing any damaged tiles and re-installing to eliminate any gaps. Slapping on cement is a bodge repair - would you do that in England?
Why do you want to paint tiles?
Rosemary
Nov 17th 2019, 9:46 am
#4
Retired and loving it!
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: Ontinyent - Valencia region (campo)
Posts: 5,160
Re: Fixing a roof leak
If it is a flat, tiled roof, then the grout needs to be replaced with waterproof grouting.
Nov 17th 2019, 10:19 am
#5
Joined: Jun 2006
Location: Granada Costa
Posts: 10,904
Re: Fixing a roof leak
The Spanish often use "Gaucho" which is a rubberised waterproof paint, often including fibre. Something like this
https://www.leroymerlin.es/fp/157449...s-suelos-muros
https://www.leroymerlin.es/fp/157449...s-suelos-muros
Nov 17th 2019, 10:33 am
#6
MODERATOR
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Costa Valencia
Posts: 14,800
Re: Fixing a roof leak
The Spanish often use "Gaucho" which is a rubberised waterproof paint, often including fibre. Something like this
https://www.leroymerlin.es/fp/157449...s-suelos-muros
https://www.leroymerlin.es/fp/157449...s-suelos-muros
Rosemary
Nov 18th 2019, 6:32 am
#7
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jul 2019
Location: jalon valley costa Blanca
Posts: 4,283
Re: Fixing a roof leak
Hello I’m needing advice on what to use to fix a leak on my Spanish tiled roof ! We were over when the devastating rain came a few months ago and got off pretty lightly compared to some people ! We had a few drips through the ceiling and on inspection found some of the roof tiles don’t sit properly and have gaps where the rain got in , I’m back over soon and need to fill the gaps with cement and then paint the tiles , can anyone tell me the best materials for the job !! In England I am a roofer so doing the work isn’t a problem it’s just knowing what to use 👍
Nov 18th 2019, 9:05 am
#8
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Nov 2003
Location: Cartama, Malaga
Posts: 1,168
Re: Fixing a roof leak
You 'can' use caucho, but there is also a special 'roof caucho' that would be much more longer lasting. Must have anti uv in it too ?
Nov 18th 2019, 5:31 pm
#9
Forum Regular
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 256
Re: Fixing a roof leak
Thank you all for the info which I was also needing.
Nov 18th 2019, 5:38 pm
#10
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Nov 2003
Location: Cartama, Malaga
Posts: 1,168
Re: Fixing a roof leak
https://www.bauhaus.es/pintura-aisla...SABEgLJTvD_BwE
heres the "special" one.. with a picture of a painted flat roof.
heres the "special" one.. with a picture of a painted flat roof.
Nov 18th 2019, 8:20 pm
#11
Forum Regular
Joined: Dec 2017
Location: Malaga
Posts: 80
Re: Fixing a roof leak
Having experienced dreadful water ingress from a flat/ tiled roof in the Middle East we opted for reskiming with concrete, it worked for a while.
Having a similar water ingress problem here in Nerja a few years ago we we absorbed the financial pain and had a fibreglass layer put down on two terraces with new tiles. So far so good 10 years later.
Whatever the type of roof I would go for the best solution, the intense summer sun will eventually cause problems with sealant stuff and having confidence the roof over the proprty is not going to leak is very reassuring ..
Having a similar water ingress problem here in Nerja a few years ago we we absorbed the financial pain and had a fibreglass layer put down on two terraces with new tiles. So far so good 10 years later.
Whatever the type of roof I would go for the best solution, the intense summer sun will eventually cause problems with sealant stuff and having confidence the roof over the proprty is not going to leak is very reassuring ..
Nov 18th 2019, 10:27 pm
#12
Joined: Jun 2006
Location: Granada Costa
Posts: 10,904
Re: Fixing a roof leak
https://www.bauhaus.es/pintura-aisla...SABEgLJTvD_BwE
heres the "special" one.. with a picture of a painted flat roof.
heres the "special" one.. with a picture of a painted flat roof.
Don’t you ever read other people’s posts?
Nov 19th 2019, 5:51 am
#13
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jul 2019
Location: jalon valley costa Blanca
Posts: 4,283
Re: Fixing a roof leak
Having experienced dreadful water ingress from a flat/ tiled roof in the Middle East we opted for reskiming with concrete, it worked for a while.
Having a similar water ingress problem here in Nerja a few years ago we we absorbed the financial pain and had a fibreglass layer put down on two terraces with new tiles. So far so good 10 years later.
Whatever the type of roof I would go for the best solution, the intense summer sun will eventually cause problems with sealant stuff and having confidence the roof over the proprty is not going to leak is very reassuring ..
Having a similar water ingress problem here in Nerja a few years ago we we absorbed the financial pain and had a fibreglass layer put down on two terraces with new tiles. So far so good 10 years later.
Whatever the type of roof I would go for the best solution, the intense summer sun will eventually cause problems with sealant stuff and having confidence the roof over the proprty is not going to leak is very reassuring ..
That's an excellent idea forgot all about fiberglass layer the best solution by far thanks
