Noticing water coming in around your windows during rainstorms is a sign that something isn’t right. Understandably, you’ll probably look for the easiest and most affordable possible solution, so your first instinct may be to try adding caulk. While it may help keep water from coming in and causing additional visible damage temporarily, caulking stucco around windows unfortunately won’t fully fix window leaks in most cases. Let’s go into why. Why Caulking Stucco Around Windows Won't Solve Leaks When leaking … [Read more...] about Why Caulking Stucco Around Windows Won’t Solve Leaks
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Replacing Windows in Stucco Walls: Why Replacement Windows Don’t Work
Replacing windows in stucco walls is a job best left to a remediation professional. In our 20 years of experience, we've seen an abundance of issues with seal failure due to a window replacement in stucco. So, in today's blog, we'll explain why replacing windows in stucco walls can be damaging to your exterior, and why a proper remediation with new construction windows may be necessary instead. Problems When Replacing Windows in Stucco Walls Why do replacement windows cause such problems with stucco siding? As … [Read more...] about Replacing Windows in Stucco Walls: Why Replacement Windows Don’t Work
Why Is Water Leaking Through the Window Frame?
If you've noticed water leaking through your window frame, you have cause for concern. As exterior building envelope experts with over 20 years of experience remediating homes with water damage issue, we know just how common window frame leaks can be—and just how much damage they can cause. In this post we'll review some of the most common causes of water leaking through the window frame, and at what point it's important to call a professional. Water Leaking Through Window Frame Causes First, let's go over the … [Read more...] about Why Is Water Leaking Through the Window Frame?
Caulking Stucco Around Windows: Will it Fix the Problem?
If you’re noticing significant leaks or drafts around your windows, it can be tempting to use caulk to fix the problem. While caulk is sometimes the answer to moisture problems, it can also simply be band aid a much bigger issue. So what do you do when you have leaky or drafty windows? Is caulking stucco around windows a sufficient solution? Keep reading to find out. Causes of Stucco Cracks Before recommending a solution for the cracks in your stucco, it’s important to understand why the stucco is cracking … [Read more...] about Caulking Stucco Around Windows: Will it Fix the Problem?
