The windows and doors in a building are typically taken for granted. And until a problem arises, no one ever gives them too much thought.

Leaking windows and doors can cause significant problems, including moisture infiltration and air quality issues. If not properly diagnosed and if proper repairs aren’t made the leakage can cause severe problems such as mold growth and deterioration of wood and steel framing.

As simple as a window or door leak sounds, it is oftentimes not the case. Leaks related to windows and doors often have their own set of surprises. Many times it is not the actually the window or door that is leaking. It is the area around the unit or maybe even another opening nearby that is causing it to look like the door or window is the source of the leak.

Leak testing of windows and doors is typically as much an investigation of the buildings exterior, for the source of the leak, as it is in determining whether it really is a door or window issue.

Depending on the conditions and the nature of the problems found, water testing may be required. The purpose of the water testing is to accurately identify the sources of leakage, while ruling out other possible sources of water infiltration.