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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2015 16:19:19 GMT
Does anyone have any idea who would fix a leaking sunroof?
Mine has a slight leak and I'd like to get it fixed before the rainy season starts here.
Thanks for any info!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2015 16:44:05 GMT
Try calling a local body shop/dealer to see who installs their sunroofs. It may be a pinched drain line or clogged holes.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 16:22:37 GMT
How old is the car/sunroof? Was it original factory install or aftermarket? Usually when they leak it's because the seal/gasket around it is shot.
***Just my own personal feelings but I will never own a vehicle with a sun or moonroof nor will I ever have a skylight in my house. Two things that always seem to be continuous problems.
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Post by jellybeanscloset412 on Mar 11, 2015 16:40:50 GMT
Most window repair companies will come to your home. I think Safelite has nationwide offices.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 0:54:01 GMT
Harley, I used to sell windows and skylights for one of the top manufacturers in the U.S. I always told buyers, yes, this skylight comes with a guarantee. I guarantee that it will leak. Maybe not in the first few years, but you are cutting a hole in your roof.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 0:55:14 GMT
I would call the best glass installer in town. If they can't fix it, they can guide you.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 2:19:13 GMT
Harley, I used to sell windows and skylights for one of the top manufacturers in the U.S. I always told buyers, yes, this skylight comes with a guarantee. I guarantee that it will leak. Maybe not in the first few years, but you are cutting a hole in your roof. I worked in construction for years. Both the retail end and in the field. I don't care how "good" a skylight is or how well it's installed at some point it's going to leak. And they are PITA's to fix. I have probably dealt with dang near every window and skylight manufacturer there is and not a one of them at some point didn't have a leaky skylight. Ya they add more light to areas and they've come along way in the past 30 years but it's not enough for me to want to as you said cut an unnecessary hole in the roof. And usually by the time someone notices one is leaking there is so much hidden damage it's insane. Just curious.....what company did you work for? If you don't want to post it public just message me. No other reason than as I said my own curiousity...well and the fact I've probably sold them, dealt with a complaint, installed em myself or all of the above lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 16:37:05 GMT
How old is the car/sunroof? Was it original factory install or aftermarket? Usually when they leak it's because the seal/gasket around it is shot. ***Just my own personal feelings but I will never own a vehicle with a sun or moonroof nor will I ever have a skylight in my house. Two things that always seem to be continuous problems. It's an 04 Accord. It's factory. That car runs like the day I bought it but the paint is horrendous. I wish I had the money to paint it. There are times that I am embarrassed about my car but I don't want to buy a new one. I think it may be the seal around the edge. Hmm, I wonder if that is something I can replace myself? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 17:09:23 GMT
If you want to try and fix it yourself - start with blowing out the drain tubes with an air compressor. They end up collecting a lot of debris and get clogged easily. If that doesn't work, then go with Harley's suggestion of looking at the seals/gasket. Most body shops can do this type of work fairly easy.
Start with the easiest/least expensive and work your way up.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 17:28:12 GMT
Harley, I first sold Pella, then I went to a company that sold Marvin and Andersen. After that, I became a licensed builder and worked in the field for several years, until the housing crash.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2015 11:31:02 GMT
Steph....if the paint is shot/shoddy/gone to hell then that's probably the reason it is leaking. The seal on the gasket is shot. The gasket itself might be just fine. If it's just the seal then they can probably reseal it fairly cheap. If it's the gasket I have no idea how much that would cost.
One again I will admit to my own brand of redneckery and frugalness.... I would wash around the whole gasket area and when it's dry and good and clean just apply a tube of caulk and see if it stops the leak. A clear tube of silicone caulk can run anywhere from 99ยข to around 5.00. If you put a nice bead on you won't even notice it. IF it still leaks then when they need to fix it it's not a big deal to remove the bead of silicone you put on.
Simply....I HAVE dealt with all three window companies lol. I have never been a fan of Marvin windows. I swear they had one of the highest dissatisfaction rates I have ever seen or dealt with. Pella wasn't overly big around here but I did sell some.
Andersen.... I have always been impressed with their products as well as their customer service. It was the window I recomended if it was a place I worked that sold them. I am also impressed with their Silverline windows as well. For a more budget level vinyl window they are really well constructed and what I put in several of our flips.
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