Why Atrium Leaks Demand Specialist Attention
Atrium leaks worsen rapidly because overhead glazing is subject to constant hydrostatic pressure from standing water - unlike vertical glazing, there is no gravity drainage path to compensate for a failed seal. Pooling water corrodes aluminium cappings, degrades sealant joints and can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the entire glazing system.
Many general glazing contractors attempt atrium leak repairs from below using mastic guns and generic sealants. This approach almost always fails because it treats the symptom rather than the cause. Our specialist team works directly on the overhead glazing from above, using rope access and MEWPs to reach every joint, seal and drainage channel. We identify the precise failure point using controlled water testing, thermal imaging and systematic joint inspection before carrying out a targeted, permanent repair.
What Our Atrium Leak Detection & Repair Service Includes
- Comprehensive leak investigation and diagnosis
- Controlled water testing to isolate failure points
- Thermal imaging for hidden moisture detection
- Full strip-and-reseal of affected joints
- Gasket and compression seal replacement
- Drainage channel clearance and re-grading
- Glazing bar capping repair or replacement
- Detailed photographic completion report