Hillsboro Beach Window Caulking and Sealant Replacement for Hillsboro Beach Residential Homeowners and Estate  Managers for Window Leaks and Leak detection.

I Have One Window That Seems To Have Water Damage, What Do You Suggest? – When window caulking starts to fail, other windows typically are not far behind. Even the best window frame caulking sealant has a lifetime of 5-8 years depending on factors like sun exposure and quality of the original sealant used. We only use the best professional grade window frame caulking for all our leak repairs, and our cleaning and preparation techniques to make sure the sealant application is done correctly, and have a long lifespan. It is suggested that all windows should have the window frame caulking completed at once, instead of replacing the sealant only on one window at a time.

I Live In A 2 Story Home In Hillsboro Beach. Do You Repair Window Leaks For Customers Like Myself? – We can perform some work on high rise condo units providing we have solid patio access. We do not work on swing stage platforms that suspend from the roof and descend to window openings. This work is more commercial in nature and should be contracted through your association. We mainly work on 1st and 2nd floor residential homes. We can work on window and door openings that have a balcony and have direct access to the window opening.

My Window Caulking Looks Like “Reptile Skin”, What Should I Do?. – Well, the sealant is breaking down and will soon fail. As time goes by, the cracks get larger and the caulking sealant detaches from the surfaces it was intended to connect. The sealant will detach and start to curl, causing a crack or a void. Once this happens, water will effortlessly enter your wall and damage interior walls, baseboard and wood flooring. In some cases, water may enter in an upstairs window and only show up on the ceiling on the floor below.

I Have A Sliding Glass Door And Have Rain Water Leak and Damage On The Flooring And Casing Trim Work. – Sliding glass door leaks are a little tricky. We see leaks in the local area where the sill corners of the frame are. This may be caused by the sealant on the sill water leg, the sealant on the sill attachment anchors or the frame perimeter caulking sealant.

I Have Wood Windows, I see Mold Or Black Discoloration On The Interior Wood Frame Corners. – This is not a good thing and should be resolved immediately. Leaks on wood windows and doors cause much more interior damage than aluminum windows. When water enters the window system, it may saturate the interior wood and cause wood rot or may harbor the water much longer than aluminum windows will. Wood windows in Florida must be frequently serviced to keep an eye on leak possibilities and leak locations.

I Have A Huge Storefront Picture Window Facing The Beach And The Exterior Black Rubber Has Gaps In The Corners. – This is due to the glazing gasket or also known as push vinyl has shrunk and seems to have gotten shorter. When this happens, it is because that the gasket was stretched at time of installation, so it is easier to install. We see this a lot and think the most conclusive solution is to completely remove the gasketing and apply perimeter sealant around the glass. This is referred to in the industry as “Wet Glazing”. This is the best solution for coastal homes with this type of exposure.

The Stucco Around My Window Has Small Cracks In The Stucco, Is It A Leak? – Yes. This is where water is getting in the stucco material from somewhere and saturating it. Once soaked, the sun or temperature change causes the stucco to expand and crack. The stucco never seems to contract and allows water to enter, or allow the exchange or air to water. This gets worse if left unrepaired.

I Have 3 Windows Side By Side And Water Is Leaking In Between Each One. – Windows are “Mulled Together” When they are installed in a group in one wall opening. The structural bar tube in between each window is called a mullion. If the window was installed properly, the sealant should stop the water leak at the exterior surfaces. If you are having water enter at the mullion locations, the mullions need to have the failed sealant removed and new sealant applied at these locations.

I Have Water Leaking In From The Top Of The Window And Dripping Down When It Rains. – Water leaks at the top of the window frames are a mystery. There may be several reasons not pertaining to the window itself, that might be the culprit. This may be a roof leak migrating to the window. The only way to rule out the window is to have a uniform water test to see where the water enters. This is done by testing the window at lower points and gradually work the test area above in time controlled increments. This is usually performed while observing the interior with a thermal imaging camera to detect water intrusion.

I Can See Daylight When My French Door Is Closed And Locked. Do you replace the weather seals or weather stripping? – Yes, As long as it is meant to be replaced. Some manufacturers like PGT incorporate the weather stripping into the aluminum be fore they assemble their casement sashes and frames. This cannot be replaced very easily. Most door weather stripping can be replaced with new seals.

I Have Impact Windows And The Glass Is Clouded and Foggy, Is It Leaking? – Yes, If water seeps between the frame and the glass line, the water will pool and collect inside the frame and cause the glass to delaminate. This is when the glass layers start to come apart. If this is caught early, you can potentially save the impact glass from having to be replaced. Impact glass replacement is much more expensive than caulking sealant.