hi the conservatory flashband is coming away from the wall, is there something I can use to repair this

Rachel, July 2009

First of all it should really have been lead flashing which would last for years.
So you have flashband. Probably the best thing is to carefully heat up the flashband using a heat gun or possibly a hair dryer then using a cloth, press the flashband back against the wall. If you dont get it to stick properly then the cold weather will peal it off

Dave (Conservatory fitter), October 2009

clear silicone sealant has lasted past 5 years, just lay thick dolope

tony, August 2009

Hi Rachel,
Geoff and Andy's answers are good for a repair but you will always have a problem with flash band as it is only good for a quick repair, ideally you should have Lead chased into the brickwork and onto the conservatory this way it will eliminate any more problems as there should be lead there from the start, its just the conservatory fitters using flash band to make there job easier and cheaper for themselves.
Hope this helps!
Regards Keith.

www.roofco.co.cc, August 2009

Use a hair dryer to warm up the flashband just sufficiently to soften the tarry layer under the metal strip cover. Smooth/press the flashband against the brickwork whilst it is still warm using a dry cloth

Geoff in Wales, July 2009

if it is flash band you can try heating it up and rubbing it back onto the brickwork but be careful not to get to close to the polycarbonate sheeting with the heat.

andy, July 2009