Protecting your windows from water damage is an important part of window improvement projects and construction. You don’t want to have new windows put in that make your home look beautiful, only to have them be the cause of serious water damage to the walls of your home later.
And the one of the best ways to prevent this future water damage is with having the proper eaves and overhangs above your windows.
Why Eaves and Overhangs Make a Difference
Eaves and overhangs above your windows are essential in helping to prevent water damage from occurring around your window. They protect the window from water running down over the top of the window, which prevents the water from easily falling into any cracks or gaps that it may find to make its way in your walls.
Eaves and overhangs also redirect water from above almost completely away from the window, keeping the window from any water exposure in many cases.
Are all Eaves and Overhangs the Same?
No, not all eaves and overhangs are the same.
Eaves and overhangs that are too short don’t do a good enough job in diverting the water from above away from the window. Also eaves and overhangs that are angled towards the window instead of away from it actually direct the water to the window.
Both of these types of eaves and overhangs don’t protect your windows enough from potential water damage, and the ones that angle to the window actually increase the chance that you will have future water damage.
What Else Can I Do to Prevent Water Damage From my Windows?
Proper construction around the windows and with the siding of your home is essential in making it so water does not get in. If you plan on making changes to your home or are building a home, please consult a professional if you have never done these types of projects before. The money you save by doing the project on your own may very well be lost when you have to hire someone to fix any water damage that results because you missed installing an essential piece of the project.
Also any old windows that are no longer doing their job in keeping the water and other weather out of the house should be replaced.
