Cate in NZ Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I got home from work a couple of hours ago, and found myself paddling in our conservatory . There's a new roof on there which we know is water tight, the washing machine was empty, and no signs of any water source, except that one of the windows was very, very slightly ajar. I think that all that horrendous downpour yesterday and today must have worked its way through that very tiny gap. It seems impossible but it seems to be the only explanation . Luckily no real damage done, just quite a lot of work in mopping up, but daughter will be furious, she left her school science books (exercise book & text book) in there because she was revising over the weekend, and they're both sodden and badly damaged. I guess my next log on is to Amazon.............see if I can replace the text book for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh dear, Kate ! It's amazing how far a bit of water can go, isn't it. Hope you can get a new text book and that her exercise book isn't too soggy! Good luck mopping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh my goodness Kate! Hope it hasn't caused too much damage Just heard there is a severe weather warning for the south as well - hope you aren't going to be affected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh my goodness Kate! Hope it hasn't caused too much damage Just heard there is a severe weather warning for the south as well - hope you aren't going to be affected! Ooops, I've not heard anything . I might log on to Metcheck and see. The weather is playing havoc at the moment though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh....bad luck. A little water goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh what a pain for you I hope you don't have any more leaks karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Kate, just a thought, have you checked your conservatory roof panels? We had a flood and couldn't work out where it came from until we spotted that one of the roof panels had shifted ever so slightly. LSH had to go up onto the roof with some sealant once he'd fixed the panel back into place properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Kate, just a thought, have you checked your conservatory roof panels? We had a flood and couldn't work out where it came from until we spotted that one of the roof panels had shifted ever so slightly. LSH had to go up onto the roof with some sealant once he'd fixed the panel back into place properly. Ermmm, no..........and right now I'm not keen on going up there, too cold and dark for me, especially since I'm not sure what I'll be looking for . Sounds like a great tip though, it could be a possibility. Hubby's due home in an hour or so, I'll just go and change my dinner plans..........that man will do anything for a Spaghetti bolognaise, especially if I follow it up with a treacle tart Off to dig out the rolling pin and pastry board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 No, don't go up there, Kate!! Too risky!! I could see the sky though ours when I looked up inside the conservatory. Just a little tiny chink but enough to let rather a lot of water through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Kate our conservatory leaks slightly when the wind blows in the wrong direction It hasn't happened often, probably 2 or 3 times and not a lot of water Best of luck with the googling I hope you find a replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I'll just go and change my dinner plans..........that man will do anything for a Spaghetti bolognaise, especially if I follow it up with a treacle tart Off to dig out the rolling pin and pastry board Oooh! Treacle tart! That sounds like a good idea for the next rescue Kate... hint hint Half of Essex would walk 100 miles for one of Kates cakes! Its true! She's a legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 What a bummer Kate I hate it when unexpected things like that happen esp after a long day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
