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Water Intrusion into Wood Frame Walls
Posted on June 19th, 2011 No commentsAt first glance, you may think this does not apply to you, or, you may wonder what an article such as this has to do with windows. This is after all a hurricane impact windows blog, right? Well, it has everything to do with windows, as you will see, and the chances are very good it’s relative to the home you live in.
Wall Damage from Wall and Window Leaks
On many low rise condo buildings, and most homes, the exterior walls to the second or third floors are constructed using wood framing. I use to be a big fan of wood framing as it offers much better insulation value. The problem with wood framing in exterior walls is the potential for water intrusion into the walls – a HUGE problem for your home or building. One of the big things our company constantly deals with in Florida, is water intrusion into a building, and it can come in buckets (pun intended!) through the roof, exterior wall finishes (such as stucco, siding, etc.) and windows (now you see the connection!).
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