Omlet Smart Autodoor - New in box

[Plum]

We've been having trouble with the rain coming in under the run on one side. The concrete base slopes slightly to the run that side

 

We put silicone down along that side and inside I put waterproof grout all along the base. Worked well for a bit but now it just leaks and it's getting worse.

 

In summer will redo the silicone or is there a better product?

 

Is there anything I can put on the concrete to alter the level?

 

Thanks from a soggy Plum and flock

[Egluntyne]

Is it worth trying a sand bag or two?

[poachedegg]

May be of no use to you, however our run (not WIR) was getting wet because the rain from the wet soil next to it was seeping in, so we have planted shrubs in the soil to soak up the moisture.

[Plum]

I don't think it's coming from the soil because the water is not muddied, I think its just the rain that's fallen on the concrete.

 

Good idea Egluntyne I'll try that I have a bag of playsand for the dustbath.

[jill the potter]

I'm sure there is some silicon sealant that can be applied in the wet - squirted from both sides should sort it. Will try and find out what it is called.

[jill the potter]

Have a look at this:

 

www.protecdirect.co.uk

 

sounds good

[Plum]

Did you mean the weather Mate sealant. Looks as though I could use that now.

OH took the bottom of the door off and the sealant there just lifted straight away. Really wet so its a trip to B&Q to look for that or similar product. Thanks

 

I've made a couple of sand bags in case

[jill the potter]

Yes that's the one - note sure if B&Q will have it - and also not that cheap!! But it looks like something you could use now as yousay - it actually sounds too good to be true!

[Plum]

Well we got some sealant from B&Q that can be used in wet and exterior and OH after a lot of cursing has done the work. Fingers crossed for a dry run now.

[poachedegg]

Hope it works for you

[jill the potter]

How is the sealant working for you?

[Plum]

Not I'm afraid. Was wet in run after rain yesterday and just about to go out now and see the result of last nights rain . Even though it said can be used on wet surfaces it didn't like the concrete. OH considering fibreglass

[chicken bark]

I hope you come up with a solution. It must be very annoying.

[Plum]

In summer when its hot and dry should be easy to fix. Where's some wood

[Aunty e]

Our roof is leaking because it doesn't slope enough (we think). It's just too unpleasant outside to sort out now though, they won't melt.

[Bramble]

I'm struggling to picture the problem ( ) but could you use some flexible pond liner to keep water out? You can buy it off the roll so you shouldn't need to buy a whole pond's worth if you don't need it!?

[Plum]

Sorry your roof is leaking that's a pain what about some Duct tape as a temporary measure. I've used it on mine on the outside. You could stick it on the inside.

http://www.gaffatape.com/Clear-Gaff/default.aspx

[Redwing]

I'm struggling to picture it too

 

Is the concrete a plinth so raised from the surrounding ground and the rain is dripping from the roof/sides on to the concrete and running under the wood

 

or is the concrete level with the ground and its run off?

[Plum]

Its the concrete and steps in front of the run that its draining off. The roof of the run slopes back so that drains away. The ground and hill around it are seperated from the area by sleepers which have gravel drainage channel so its not running off there and the water is clear.

 

Its just my stupid builder didn't understand the word level and the concrete in front of the run where the cube stands is sloping just slightly towards the run. So in the summer we'll have to try and put another level of something on it to slope the concrete away from the run and seal under the frame. OH also put some plastic damp proof course under the frame and I think that channels the rain in. The silicone sealant lifted in the rotten cold weather we had.

 

 

 

Anyway I've made some sandbags and they are in place as I'm away until thursday.

[Plum]

Egluntynes sand bags have been working well but they have been breached so sent off for Jill's original recommendation. Will report back.

[farmerJules]

There is a product called stixall...it can be used in the wet and will stick and seal anything (just make sure both surfaces are clean!If the gap is bigger than 10mm there is a product called polysuphide sealent. It is used in bigger expansion joints (i.e between window frames and the brickwork) this allows for movement of the two materials in the different seasons whilst always keeping a seal

[jill the potter]

Any luck with sealing the WIR yet?

[Plum]

used some stuff in week I found in the garage and waiting for rain. The one you recommended worked for a while then came away altogether. Sand bags keep it back for a while and my trusty broom sweeps puddles away then I've been putting microfibre cloths along the bottom and keep wringing them out. My poor cold fingers. Roll on summer.