Doors and Windows - Really wet windows (and floors, furniture etc!)when it rains
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fafnir
08-08-06, 07:28 AM
Hi-
The windows on one side of my house are so wet when it rains. When I say wet, I mean that the rain is pooled up in the sill, it's all over the floor, on any furniture near the windows etc. It's only the windows on this one side of the house. I'm worried that the wood (these are old windows)
is going to rot, not to mention the hassle of having to sop up all of the rain water on my floors! Any suggestions?
Thank you!
The windows on one side of my house are so wet when it rains. When I say wet, I mean that the rain is pooled up in the sill, it's all over the floor, on any furniture near the windows etc. It's only the windows on this one side of the house. I'm worried that the wood (these are old windows)
is going to rot, not to mention the hassle of having to sop up all of the rain water on my floors! Any suggestions?
Thank you!
GregH
08-08-06, 11:24 AM
We had a few drips from a couple of our wood framed windows and found they only needed recaulking.
You would also do well to check that there are no attic leaks where water is getting into the wall.
You would also do well to check that there are no attic leaks where water is getting into the wall.
XSleeper
08-08-06, 05:55 PM
I'd suggest you look over this old thread:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=269858
In almost every case, when you have water infiltration due to a normal rain, it is because the windows have not been flashed correctly. Especially if it's LOTS of water! If water gets behind the trim or siding and gets onto the building paper, a properly installed window will not leak.
It could be that a little caulking around the window or window trim would stop your problem temporarily, but it's likely that if you have that amount of water coming in, there is damage to the wall and sheathing, and it should be investigated and repaired.
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=269858
In almost every case, when you have water infiltration due to a normal rain, it is because the windows have not been flashed correctly. Especially if it's LOTS of water! If water gets behind the trim or siding and gets onto the building paper, a properly installed window will not leak.
It could be that a little caulking around the window or window trim would stop your problem temporarily, but it's likely that if you have that amount of water coming in, there is damage to the wall and sheathing, and it should be investigated and repaired.