We have been getting quite a few calls in the last year or two from clients in our area having water intrusion problems on their home. A large part of these are turning out to be improperly installed windows and/or siding on homes from 5-10 years old.

  

Because this such a widespread issue, the process for window and siding installation has been refined with new materials and even code requirements over the last several years. It often comes down to sloppy workmanship issues on the part of the previous installer (yes, a little care can go a long way). The picture above is a window we worked on last month that had improperly installed flashings which actually drove the water into the house rather than to the outside!

  

If you suspect your home might have a water intrusion issue, (i.e. you see moisture/staining on the inside of window jambs, bubbled paint or gaps on siding or a neighbor with a blue tarp over one or more of their windows!) give us a call to come take a look.