![]() ![]() Some windows are puffed up in the middle of the sill and not the corner. If the window sill is puffed up from moister, could it be something else other than the window leaking in the corner like the installer claims? Pictures are attached below. My biggest fear is that the window or the flashing was not installed correctly and I could potentially have a big problem down the road. Should I demand a more extensive water leak test? I feel like I am getting the run around. The installer sprayed one of the windows with a water hose for about 5 minutes and could not see the window leak. ![]() He also pointed out that the stress from the brick caused the screen windows to be too tight causing water to not drain quickly enough and causing water to pool up and eventually seeping through the gaps.ĭoes any of this make sense to you guys? Have you guys heard this happening to anyone else? I've asked other people in my neighborhood but nobody seems to have had these issues. He believes that water penetrated the windows through these gaps with rain coming down just right. The stress from the brick on the window caused the joints in the corners to have gaps. A lack of sealant around the edge of the window isn’t the only factor at work here. If your chimney is open, you may notice that you may be able to see the rainwater directly after a heavy downpour. Windows leaking water beneath the frame, on the other hand, will probably indicate a problem with the window itself. If your chimney isn’t closed enough, it’ll allow rainwater to enter directly through the top of the chimney, causing the chimney to leak. He believes that the brick veneer was installed too close to the window preventing it from expanding with the wood frame and studs during the season change. If Rain Enters Through the Top of the Chimney. Installer believes the water is coming from the window itself. Couple of the windows have some moisture in the corners. I don't see any moisture on the drywall return, but I do see small areas of the window sill puffed up from moisture. The windows are vinyl and the exterior of the house is brick veneer. Although replacing the window is not necessary. Check that the sill below the window points downward to drain water away from the window. On a dry day, you can try resealing the caulk to secure the glass to the gasket again. We have drywall returns with window sills at the bottom of the window. One big clue that this is happening is the presence of water building up between the window panes during the rainy season. Several(5) of the windows appear to have sign of moisture on the window sills. ![]() I had my house built one and a half year ago. ![]()
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