Window Caulking Fort Lauderdale

Window caulking replacement on a beautiful estate home in harbor beach, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Window caulking typically will last approximately 6-8 years, if in direct sunlight. If the caulking sealant appears to be cracked or missing, this will allow rain water to enter.

Caulking sealant will usually dry up and have a reptilian skin appearance. When it dries up, it will usually shrink and detach from the surfaces to be sealed. water that enters passed the sealant line will saturate the stucco opening return. Once this happens, the wet stucco will expand and crack when heated up by the sun’s rays.

These cracks are called spider cracks and allows more water to enter the sealant line. When water enters the sealant line when the stucco  is dry, it will displace trapped air through the spider cracks. This make the window leak worse and can cause severe structural damage to your home. Spider cracks in the bottom stucco return is a definitive indication that a window leak is progressing.

If the sealant breach in a consistently shaded area of the home, retained water with grow algae or mold. This will further break down the sealant medium and the surface area.

For further information or to schedule an onsite inspection appointment, Please contact us at (954) 804-1044, or fill out and submit our online appointment form and a window leak professional will contact you directly to arrange a time to look at your project details.

Window Leak Repairs is Owned and Operated by: Integral Windstorm Products located in Broward County, Florida. We are LICENSED AND INSURED and do not use sub-contractors in the performance in our work or operations. Our company website: Integral Windstorm Products.

Window caulking leaks can cause a host of issues and hazards. For example, when water enters sealant line, it can result in window condensation, as well as water pooling around the windows. This moisture can result in damage to the structure of the home, such as rotted window frames, damage to the floors, and a compromised foundation. Failing or damaged caulking can also result in increased vulnerability to mold growth. While window leaks may seem like a minor inconvenience, the resulting damage can be devastating.

Moisture that enters a space and can’t escape, especially if there is warmth, can result in mold. Mold spores may begin by discoloring the window and the surrounding materials. Eventually, the mold can expand throughout the walls. This level of mold in a home can cause health issues.

Missing window caulking can also damage the structures surrounding the windows. This is especially an issue if the windows are wood. The excess moisture will cause warping and the paint to peel.

If moisture appears in between the layers of impact glass, it may may cause the glass to delaminated. Delaminated glass looks to be cloudy of foggy if the glass sealant is currently failing. While water may not come into your home, this still means the windows no longer have a preventative seal.