Last night's storm reminded me again that my bedroom window has a sneaky leak. It's not like a flood or anything, but enough to leave an annoying puddle on the sill and drip down onto the carpet. I tried sealing it last year with some silicone caulk, but clearly, my handyman skills weren't up to par because it's back again.
Here's what I did last time: cleaned the area thoroughly, scraped off old caulk, dried it completely, then applied new silicone sealant around the edges. Thought I nailed it, but nope... still leaking. Maybe I missed something obvious or used the wrong stuff?
If anyone's tackled this before and has a better method or some tips to share, I'd really appreciate it. I'm hoping to avoid calling in a pro if possible—budget's tight right now, you know how it is.
Had a similar issue when I first moved into my place. Turns out the leak wasn't actually from around the window frame itself, but higher up—water was sneaking behind the siding and dripping down inside the wall. Maybe double-check above the window area outside? Could be something simple like clogged gutters or missing flashing. Worth a quick look before you redo all that caulking again...
Good call on checking higher up—had something similar happen last spring. I'd suggest grabbing a hose and gently spraying around the siding above the window, starting low and working your way up slowly. Watch from inside to pinpoint exactly where it's sneaking in... beats guessing and re-caulking endlessly.