Siding Leaking Water

Siding leak diagnosis and repair.

Siding leaking water.

Some areas were extremely heavy. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to prevent water from leaking in behind vinyl siding. Water leaks at soffit or eave overhang penetrations for chimneys that permits water to leak at the roof surface then pass behind the siding if the chimney is not properly flashed. 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.

If the wood is cracked or loose this may be where the water is coming in. While correct installation reduces the risk of water running behind the siding it can t completely stop it. In most communities building codes require a moisture barrier between the house boxing. At some point in the past an owner had vinyl siding installed over old siding.

This article describes the causes of all types of leaks in building siding and wall coverings. The extra thickness of the vinyl. Water could be seeping in from above the discolored area so be sure to grab a ladder and really examine the wall. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows how to prevent water from leaking in behind vinyl siding.

If an installer uses a material such as incorrectly this only exacerbates the problem. During a very heavy 2 days of rain water began running from between pieces of siding. My photo above of ice below some courses of vinyl siding traces a moisture problem traced to improper installation of a through wall vent for a direct vent heating appliance. Some areas were extremely heavy while others were just a single streak.

Siding leaks appear in many shapes and forms. Video of the day. Water stained interiors are quite often the first indication to homeowners that they may have problems with a siding leak. Even if you don t see stains on your outside wall it s important to check for other signs of leaky siding and water damage.

Check to be sure weep holes are open along bottom of window openings. As mentioned in our other articles ruling out ice dams is one of the first things you should do if you believe you have a siding leak. Vinyl siding is designed as an exterior cladding only and is supposed to be installed over other materials such as a weather resistant barrier. Vinyl is a potentially leaky material and water trapped behind siding leads to decay and mold.