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    Porch Roof is Leaking

    I got a chance to do another hose test today, and the source of the problem seems to be the window. Specifically the bottom of the window. See attached image. I was able to reproduce the problem by spraying the bottom of the window. I also noticed some water actually making its way to the other...
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    Porch Roof is Leaking

    I added that piece of downspout a couple of weeks ago to try and fix the leak, but it was unsuccessful. The shingles overhang by about an inch and they did install drip edge. The previous roof did not have drip edge and there was no extra piece of downspout to direct the water into the...
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    Porch Roof is Leaking

    The old shingles were removed when the roof was replaced.
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    Porch Roof is Leaking

    Soffet is Aluminum
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    Porch Roof is Leaking

    I tried the hose test, but I was unable to reproduce the leak. The contractor that installed the roof suggested that it could be the trough overflowing, but I stuck a rag in the downspout opening, which cause the trough to overflow, and still could not reproduce the leak. Maybe I need to...
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    Porch Roof is Leaking

    Background info: - house was built in 1988 - roof was replaced in spring of 2014 During the recent heavy rain the roof covering my front porch has begun leaking water through the soffit. Unfortunately I cannot figure out how to remove the soffit to determine exactly where the water was...
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    Leaky Patio Door

    I have just discovered that my patio door is leaking. It is a French door style patio door, but only one side opens. Please refer to the attached pictures. The water seems to be coming in from the side that doesn't open, and draining under the floor (between the hardwood and the subfloor)...
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