If it is a brick home we inspect the caulking around the edge of the window after a few years depending on the condition of the exterior roofing caulk there might be racking or age induced decay the window itself could also be leaking if the drain holes are clogged sometimes the window is just old and no longer able to keep out the weather.
Caulking outside above bay window roofing.
That is the water is channelled away from the upper edge and down over the edge so that the moisture can t pool or stagnate leading to problems with seepage or chronic dampness.
Caulking is needed no matter what type of siding you have wood brick vinyl or stucco learn caulking basics.
Siding is often textured and if you slide the tip of the tube along the bumpy texture the bead of caulk will.
Caulk seals the gaps between the window trim and the siding on your house.
If coming in around the outside of the window frame or through the wall directly over or around the window likely a problem with the flashing and caulking that keeps water from getting in around the frame or could possibly be due to damaged or blown off shingles.
In this article we will go over typically caulked areas on the exterior typical northwest style homes and also areas that should never be sealed.
Do ride the smooth edge when caulking a seam between a window and textured siding.
When the trim is not an integral part of the window caulk fills the space where the window and trim meet.
Metal roofing designed for architectural use architectural elements such as bay windows usually have a fairly high slope that demands metal roofing that can shed water.
Fill all cracks with silicone caulk on the exterior of the window if possible.
Caulking is a sealant that fills gaps cracks nail holes and similar imperfections on the surface.
Generally they should be fine after only 9 years.
If none there then that leaves you with the dormer roof and flashing the window itself or siding above the window which are more likely unless you have a flat topped dormer.
The sides of the window frame where they are attached to the house and also where the frames meet are prime sources of.
If a main roof or flashing leak running down and exiting at the window you should see water running down the underside of the sheathing and staining.
Install your drip flashing around the eaves of the bay window roof.