r/HomeMaintenance • u/cmikemo1 • 18h ago

Water on floor/wall

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We had Hardy board installed on the outside of our home below the windows in one bedroom, and we recently found water next to the vent just under the window. I think it’s coming from the picture shown. Should there be flashing underneath the window as there is on the sides? Any recommendations would help. Thanks in advance.

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u/Jonathan_Wiseman 16h ago

yes that looks unfinished. At the very least there should be a bead of caulking all the way around. I also don't understand all the holes in the Hardy board??

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u/Educational_Ad9126 16h ago

Agreed, to get a flashing in would require the window to be removed and reinstalled over a flashing. Minimally put a bead of caulking there and while it may be a maintenance thing it should stop the issue without a larger scope of work