Fixing Siding Leaks

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 siding leaks.

Step 1 examining your home s exterior structure is the first step toward finding your leaky siding area. This article describes the causes of all types of leaks in building siding and wall coverings. Water can penetrate through cracks. Check to be sure weep holes are open along bottom of window openings.

Repairing leaky wood siding. Start by looking in the area where you ve spotted the stain. Depending on the type of siding you have wood or vinyl you will have to take a specific approach in fixing the problem. Siding leak causes find the cause of leaky building siding the article lists the causes of leaks into building walls and provides links to in depth diagnostic and repair articles for each of them.

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