I have a few questions on a leaking conservatory, with the relevant pictures at:

https://picasaweb.google.com/115048071046327553869/Conservatory?authkey=Gv1sRgCOOs5eyY5YbjMQ&feat=dir ectlink

Pictures "silicone sealed" and silicone_sealed_closeup" show the attempt someone made to seal the two polycarbonate panels together just using silicon sealant. It leaks, even though it looks water tight. I have a feeling that the water is being sucked underneath the sealant by capillary action because the sealant is free to slide over the bottom surface. Would you say this is a correct conclusion? How would you seal these two panels?

How do I remove the panel in the "Picture panel" picture? I can't remove metal component that fixes the panel in place, and i'm not sure if I'm supposed to.

Thanks in advance,

Larry.

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I have a few questions on a leaking conservatory, with the relevant pictures
at:

https://picasaweb.google.com/115048071046327553869/Conservatory?authkey=Gv1sRgCOOs5eyY5YbjMQ&feat=dir ectlink

Pictures "silicone sealed" and silicone_sealed_closeup" show the attempt
someone made to seal the two polycarbonate panels together just using silicon
sealant. It leaks, even though it looks water tight. I have a feeling that
the water is being sucked underneath the sealant by capillary action because
the sealant is free to slide over the bottom surface. Would you say this is a
correct conclusion? How would you seal these two panels?

How do I remove the panel in the "Picture panel" picture? I can't remove
metal component that fixes the panel in place, and i'm not sure if I'm
supposed to.

Thanks in advance,

Larry.

That is a real botched job.

I don't think the two panels can be effectively sealed like that,
because joint is effectively where the water drains to.

What is needed is I think a gutter or channel along and under where the
two panels meet - then find a way to box the gutter in from below to
prevent drafts.

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Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk