Wall-mounted vent outlets not sealed to cladding

Cause

Never sealed originally

Repair

  • remove vent cover and rebed into sealant  – check the cleanliness of any filters while the cover is removed. Consider installing a small diverter bead across to top to the vent to shed water off the cladding above the outlet steel 

Cause

UV deterioration of sealant

Repair

  • remove vent cover and rebed into sealant  – check the cleanliness of any filters while the cover is removed. Consider installing a small diverter bead across to top to the vent to shed water off the cladding above the outlet steel