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    Aug 14, 2016, 08:18 AM
    Water on top of siding door frame in the basement ( during heavy rain and wind)
    Hi ,

    During heavy rain with winds , there is water on top of siding door frame ( not too much though) . The builder put fiber glass insulation between siding door frame and wall frame . I pulled the insulaiton and it's wet but, wall frame is not wet. I didn't see any obivious signs on the siding . Few contractors checked roof said roof is fine. It's kind of mystery . Any body can help with the suggestions .

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    Thanks in advance.
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    Aug 14, 2016, 08:30 AM
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    This is where I am getting water ( top of siding door frame) .
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    Aug 14, 2016, 09:27 AM
    If you can see down the wall cavity, you need better flashing. Insulation in this case is detrimental as it will hold water against the wood.
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    Aug 14, 2016, 02:25 PM
    Thanks for the reply.

    If I put low expandning foam into that gap ( between wood and top of siding door) can it will fix the problem ?
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    Aug 14, 2016, 05:11 PM
    Not sure but worth a try. If this is on the prevailing windside, you will always have an issue. No flashing? Overhang?
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