What’s the solution to a log home leaking around windows? How do you repair leaks in log homes?
Water seeping through cracks near windows must be addressed. If left unfixed, rot can set in, setting the stage for further problems and costly repairs.
We regularly get inquiries about problems people have with their log home or cabin. We’ll post some of those questions on our blog to reach more people with solutions to their problems.
Question: I have a problem with my log home leaking around one of my windows. I have caulked all around it to prevent leading but nothing I have done has solved the problem. What am I missing?
Answer: Sometimes chinking or caulking just around the window is not enough to keep moisture out. The leak could be coming from above the window, getting behind the trim, or into the space between the outer caulking and the inside of the logs.
One solution we have found is to remove the exterior trim and, in these cases, caulk directly against the window jambs. If the leak appears to be coming in at the top of the window, it is likely originating in the logs above the unit.
In extreme situations, we remove the trim. We then chink or caulk the entire wall, with flashing above the window header trim. Leaks around windows can be fixed, but each situation is different. Please call us for an estimate. We have many years of experience fixing leaks in log homes and understand how to repair them correctly.
