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Water Intrusion

4 years ago

Hello. I’m having some water intrusion into the top of my window. I pulled the molding on the inside and water looks to be getting in from the window. The sheetrock above the window is dry and the intrusion looks to be limited to the middle top part of the window. Attached vase photos for reference. Any ideas on how sever this is? What are some good diy options for repair?

Thanks!

Comments (16)

  • 4 years ago

    Images from outside

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Yep. Rake line trim and the lack of a drip cap above the head trim.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Not a window issue. Google "Drip cap" or "Z-Bar" flashings.

  • 4 years ago

    Thanks for the feedback. It appears the window head trim, siding above, and trim above the siding would have to be pulled to install the drip edge. Or could I pull the head trim and install a drip edge, then replace the head trim?

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Typivally you can just pull the head trim. Make sure the drip goes underneath the weather barrier. There could still be a chance it is leaking at the roof.

  • 4 years ago

    I got up there today and I secured the drip edge on the roof and caulked around some of the gaps. It was coming up in spots due to nails and screws backing out. I noticed the siding and flashing is in rough shape up there too. I’ll have to wait for more rain (Oregon, so not too long) to see how it goes.

  • 4 years ago

    Caulking is temporary at best. I would seal the hell out of it and add new screws as the old ones are in plywood that is rotting/falling apart and then count on some considerable remediation work in the near future.

  • 4 years ago

    I did add some new screws. I tried going into the existing holes but they were not biting. The roof is above a bonus room. Am I correct in thinking that I could pull sections of sheet rock in that room to assess the condition of the plywood?

  • 4 years ago

    "I tried going into the existing holes but they were not biting"


    Because the plywood has begun rotting more than likely. You can see the lower edge4 of your T1-11 siding is rotting from water splashing on it as well. You can pull the drywall and look at the plywood but my money is on rotting plywood.

  • 4 years ago

    I’ve looked into it before and i think it’s cedar channel siding. It’s individual planks of wood that interlock. Regardless, it’s in bad shape and I need to repair or replace. I also don’t know if that flashing where the lower roof and siding meet is installed correctly. Lots to be done. Thanks for the feedback.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Is that rake edge over the shingles?

  • 4 years ago

    Yes. It’s a “mono slope roof” and it looks to be a common way to install the flashing on the ridge, https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/roofing/mono-slope-roof-flashing_o

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Tough to tell what surface that was from the pics. I'd be very interested to see what was doing under that Drip Edge.

  • 4 years ago

    The first photo is the ridge cap on the mono slope roof. It’s secured to the sidewall and the roof shingles. I think the previous owner used too short of screws to resecure the ridge cap to the shingle side. They then backed out leaving a small hole through the shingles and sheathing which ultimately made its way to the window (I think). I resecured the ridge cap and so far so good with that during light rain.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I'm betting you have plenty of rot to go along with that leak. Time for some delicate demolition; you've got to have proof of what's happened and build proper details. No caulk.