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Window Water Leaks & Moisture
Window leaks during heavy rain—DIY solutions?, Condensation between double-pane windows—can it be fixed?, Water leaking around new windows: installation or product defect?, Stopping moisture and mold around window frames, Best caulks and sealants to prevent window leaks?, DIY methods for sealing leaking…
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30 discussionsnew windows leaking - bad install job or faulty windows?
Just had new windows put in last month and everything seemed fine until that big storm rolled through yesterday. Now there's water creeping in around the edges of…
Interior storm insert or exterior leak repair first?
If rain is getting past a replacement window, would you use an interior storm insert as a short-term measure, or repair the exterior water intrusion before doing anything…
Why does water always find its way in?
I read somewhere that even the tiniest gap at the top of a window can let in as much water as a leaky roof during heavy rain. It’s…
How I finally stopped that gross black stuff from creeping up my window sills
Honestly, I used to dread rainy season because those little black mold spots would show up every time, no matter how much I wiped. Last fall I started…
Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?
My double pane window started fogging up, and now I’m stuck between two options: pay a company to just reseal the thing (which is cheaper but I’m not…
Stormy Nights and Drippy Windows: Quick Fixes That Actually Help
One thing that helped me was putting clear nail polish over tiny cracks in the window frame - sounds odd but it held up until I could recaulk.…
Why does rain always find a way in? My experience with window sealants
I swear, every time it pours, I get that sinking feeling - like, is this the day my living room turns into a mini swimming pool again? Last…
Keeping Rain Out: What Actually Works for Leaky Windows?
Had to deal with this last fall - water just trickling in around the window frame whenever it poured. What finally worked for me was pulling off the…
When is condensation just normal vs. a sign my window’s busted?
I started noticing fog between the panes on a couple windows, not just on the inside glass, and now I’m paranoid. Is that always a seal failure or…
When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?
Picture this: you’re sitting with your coffee, staring out the kitchen window, and you notice that weird fogginess between the panes. Is it just a cold morning thing,…