can i get 2 carpentry contractors to find a soulution to a problem which is a leaking window frame in a house?

Question

i need to find 1 soulution from 2 contractors on how to fix a leaking window frame

Answer 1

take the whole window off and use some flashing paper before reinstaling it its easy to take it off just take off like 5 inches of the drywall or stucko around it and then just unscrew the screws there will be like 20 or less

Answer 2

there are so many possible problems that could cause a leaky window. Is it a casement, single or double hung, or possibly an awning. Leaks can be caused by installations not square, improper flashing, missing weather seal, etc. If you choose to go with the caulking method, do only the top and sides. Bottom must remain unsealed to allow any migrating moisture to pass rather than being trapped.

Answer 3

Sure, but depends on what is causing the leak. I had a call back on a door installation, customer said rain was leaking around the door, turns out it was leaking at the roof and running down the wall, coming out by the door. Could be a myriad of different things, only way to tell you is to look at the window.

Answer 4

First of all check your attic to see if you have roofing problems. Sometimes when its raining leaks will travel thru the rafters to different spots of the house. If thats not case, you coud take the window out, check your frame, use feltpaper to use it as a sealer/flashing re-install your window, caulk around it. You may need new Windows.

Answer 5

A few more details might help us. The frame leaks is easy to understand, but where? Under what circumstances? What age is the house/window? What type of window? What's the substance of the exterior?

Steven Wolf

Answer 6

I'm not a contractor but would caulk work?

Answer 7

Replace the window, you have to remove it anyway, not worth the time to figure it out.