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Walls

DIY Guide:

Caulk Exterior Walls

Exterior window frame being caulked with a caulking gun.
Replace cracked or missing caulk along windows, doors, and trim on exterior walls to prevent water intrusion into walls.
DIY Guide:

Flash and Air Seal around Kitchen and Bath Exhaust Fan in the Roof or Exterior Wall

Use caulking and metal flashing to seal around kitchen or bath vents in roof or exterior walls.
Use caulking and metal flashing to seal around kitchen or bath vents in roof or exterior walls.
DIY Guide:

Flash and Air Seal Piping and Wiring that Comes Through Exterior Walls

Use caulking and spray foam to flash and air seal piping and wiring that comes through exterior walls.
Use caulking and spray foam to flash and air seal piping and wiring that comes through exterior walls.
DIY Guide:

Look for Missing Window and Door Flashing

Missing flashing around windows can allow water to get into the wall causing extensive damage to wall materials.
Missing flashing around doors and windows can lead to water infiltration and major damage and rot that is hidden inside of the wall.

Roof

DIY Guide:

Look for Missing Roof and Wall Flashing

Right – Flashing is installed around chimney, skylight, vents, dormers, in valleys and at eaves.
Missing flashing can lead to water infiltration and major damage and rot that may be hidden beneath the walls or roof.