Fixing Siding Leaks

Inspect the area above the leak including both indoors and out.

Fixing siding leaks.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows how to prevent water from leaking in behind vinyl siding. Start by looking in the area where you ve spotted the stain. Using detailed examples and photos of leaky building siding siding stains ice or other leak clues for vinyl siding we illustrate the installation mistakes or subsequent siding damage that can cause troublesome even dangerous leaks into a building wall or wall. Fixing old caulk or glaze isn t difficult especially if the damage is obvious but your task can be difficult if the leak is in the window frame or the siding.

Depending on the type of siding you have wood or vinyl you will have to take a specific approach in fixing the problem. Repairing leaky wood siding. Water can penetrate through cracks. This article describes the causes of all types of leaks in building siding and wall coverings.

Check to be sure weep holes are open along bottom of window openings.