Every building has an envelope—an exterior layer that serves as a physical barrier between the internal and external environments. When water penetrates this layer, it can have a marked impact on the building’s integrity and longevity. Additionally, it can cause issues that affect the health and safety of personnel such as the corrosion of metal parts, development of mildew and mold, and the overall weakening of structural supports. Implementing proper sealing materials—such as window and door flashing—can minimize the risk of these occurrences.
The following post outlines some of the effects that result from improper window and door flashing installation, the challenges of achieving a proper seal, and how Window Crafters products serves as the best solution.
Buildings constantly shift in tandem with environmental and seasonal changes. When humidity and temperatures change (or bad weather moves in), a building’s envelope is altered. This change can impact the strength and quality of any seals between interlocked parts.
Water is highly persistent and can take advantage of any weak spot in the envelope to enter the building. Envelopes that seek to prevent water damage serve three functions:
Window Crafters sill pan products are the ideal window and door flashing solution. Our products are reliable and help avoid every water intrusion challenge. From stainless steel to copper, it’s far superior from the average flashing product— it offers: