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rain leak repair recommendation

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by signifer, Oct 8, 2006.

  1. signifer

    signifer Member

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    Hi,

    Yesterday we discovered water on a window sill. In trying to figure out where the water was getting in, I couldn't find any obvious problem; it could be anywhere from the roof to above or around the window.

    Does anyone have a recommendation for someone to troublehsoot and fix mystery rain leaks?

    Best regards,
    Richard
     
  2. lilpea

    lilpea Member

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    Hi, When we lived in Ashburn Village we used Jenkins Restoration DBA/ Jenkins Construction Inc to find the leak and replace our roof. It's a family operation, also our insurance company listed them as one of the top companies.

    45681 Oakbrook Ct Ste 113
    Sterling, VA 20166

    (703) 450-6580

    Hope that helps
     
  3. signifer

    signifer Member

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    Thanks for the recommendation!

    Best regards,
    Richard
     
  4. Roofer911

    Roofer911 New Member

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    Hi Richard,

    Water being found on the window sill is caused by one or more of the following reasons listed below:

    1. Improperly sealed window. (Will cause leakage only during wind-driven rains).
    2. Clogged or improperly pitched gutter above. (Water will overflow to the back of the gutter during heavy rains or melting snow).
    3. Improperly installed or deteriorated siding above the window. (Will cause leakage only during wind-driven rains)
    4. Roof Problem. If this is a roofing issue, most likely you will not see any signs of leakage on the top floor or in the attic, water travels between the layers of roofing until an opening is found and this just so happens to be your window.

    NOTE: We offer free detailed and computerized estimates, along with digital photos, of all existing and potential problems in minutes.. Our estimates are prepared onsite in one of our state-of-the-art vehicles. We deliver our free estimates by printing out on-site or email. If you decide to accept our bid, we will have repaired immediately!

    Have a wonderful day!
    Steven B.
    Roofer911.com
    703-475-2446
     
  5. Roofer911

    Roofer911 New Member

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    Hi Richard,

    Water being found on the window sill is caused by one or more of the following reasons listed below:

    1. Improperly sealed window. (Will cause leakage only during wind-driven rains).
    2. Clogged or improperly pitched gutter above. (Water will overflow to the back of the gutter during heavy rains or melting snow).
    3. Improperly installed or deteriorated siding above the window. (Will cause leakage only during wind-driven rains)
    4. Roof Problem. If this is a roofing issue, most likely you will not see any signs of leakage on the top floor or in the attic, water travels between the layers of roofing until an opening is found and this just so happens to be your window.

    NOTE: We offer free detailed and computerized estimates, along with digital photos, of all existing and potential problems in minutes.. Our estimates are prepared onsite in one of our state-of-the-art vehicles. We deliver our free estimates by printing out on-site or email. If you decide to accept our bid, we will have repaired immediately!

    Have a wonderful day!
    Steven B.
    Roofer911.com
    703-475-2446
     
  6. jjenkins

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    I have had this problem, make sure you have both of the locks on the window locked. that creates the seal it needs.
     
  7. Roofer911

    Roofer911 New Member

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    That's correct, if the windows are good and the outside pane is glass and they're locked, no water will sit on the sill. But if this problem persists, everything would need to be inspected as I mentioned above.
     

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