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Windows & Door fitting

leaks around internal window frames

Anonymous user 07/08/2026 - 7.59 AM

when our house gets heavy rain, we seem to get leaks around the bottom corners of our windows where the paint work on the window sill turns brown and our walls get stained with water. i’ve had two window fitted out to try and figure out the problem and they haven’t been very helpful and haven’t been able to give me a solution. i wonder if anyone could help? is it a case of just resealing all the exterior frames?

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3 Answers

Ashley evans

Rating: 5 out of 5
Frodsham
Yes I think it’s best to start with re sealing the frames. if that doesn’t work then the water may be coming in from above, potentially the roof and tracking down the window! But definitely try the sealant first as that’s not a difficult fix!
Answered23 July 2026
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AK WINDOWS LONDON LTD

Rating: 5 out of 5
Reading
Hi, it could be the sealant, but I wouldn't recommend resealing the windows until the exact cause has been identified. Water can enter from several places, including failed external sealant, damaged render, cracked brickwork, blocked drainage holes, faulty flashing, or even the roof above the window, and then travel internally before appearing at the bottom corners. The best approach is to carry out a proper inspection during or after heavy rain to trace the source of the leak. Once the entry point is found, the correct repair can be carried out, avoiding unnecessary work and expense. kind regards ash
Answered24 July 2026
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AJK Construction

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Plymouth
It could be a few things, either the sealant or the drainage is blocked in the frame, sometimes just a clean and reseal with some silicone will fix the issue if not then checking the drainage by removing the glass maybe worth a look
Answered7 August 2026
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