ᐅ Water Inside the Wall Frame: Construction Defect? (Shell Construction)
Created on: 18 Oct 2019 21:17
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Bauherr&-frau
Hello everyone,
Our townhouse has had the windows installed for a few weeks now. Today, we happened to notice that there was water inside the window frames on the upper floor. It seems to have been there for a while because the drill shavings (or whatever they are, see photo) have already started to rust. This is only occurring on the windows upstairs. Downstairs everything is dry. Do you have any idea? Could the sealing pressure be too low? Is water coming in through the ventilation slots on the windows?
Thanks!
Our townhouse has had the windows installed for a few weeks now. Today, we happened to notice that there was water inside the window frames on the upper floor. It seems to have been there for a while because the drill shavings (or whatever they are, see photo) have already started to rust. This is only occurring on the windows upstairs. Downstairs everything is dry. Do you have any idea? Could the sealing pressure be too low? Is water coming in through the ventilation slots on the windows?
Thanks!
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Karstenkrass20 Oct 2019 12:56It might not be very clear in the photos, but I had a lot of water inside the frame itself. The window installer said that the water had seeped into the frame through the roller shutter box.
Bauherr&-frau27 Oct 2019 10:52Hello again!
The feedback from the window manufacturer indicated that the water in this area does not represent a defect. Water entering between the frame and sash is normal to some extent and is drained outward through the drainage slots.
The contact pressure between the frame and sash will also be adjusted once more before handover.
The feedback from the window manufacturer indicated that the water in this area does not represent a defect. Water entering between the frame and sash is normal to some extent and is drained outward through the drainage slots.
The contact pressure between the frame and sash will also be adjusted once more before handover.
Bauherr&-Frau schrieb:
Hello again!
The feedback from the window manufacturer confirmed that the water in this area does not indicate a defect. A certain amount of water penetrating between the frame and sash is normal and is directed outside through the drainage slots.
The contact pressure between the frame and sash will also be adjusted again before handover. That’s exactly right, as I mentioned, it’s normal and completely different compared to the case in the other post where water entered through the flat roof....