How to Stop Rain From Coming Through Window Screen

Introduction

So you have a leaky window screen. Many people don’t realize that there are steps they can take to prevent rain from coming through the window and flooding your home when it rains. The most important step is to ensure that the sealant on the edges of your windowsills, sash, and trim is weatherproof and fresh.

How to Stop Rain From Coming Through Window Screen

If not, water will be able to seep in around them and through any cracks or holes in your screens (and if you have vinyl or aluminum frames–which many do these days–water can come right into your home). You should also check for any loose nails or screws on the frame that could let air in behind screens and allow rain inside. For this reason, today, I will discuss a process on how to stop rain from coming through the window screen. Let us get started.

Step-wise Guide on How to Stop Rain From Coming Through Window Screen

  • If you have a metal frame window with a screen door, then first try pushing the window’s fly out a little and taping some plastic cling film along its top edge (the edge that overlaps with the frame). The tape should be just strong enough to hold up against rain pressure, and the plastic film must be wide enough to overlap the fly of the screen by about 3-4 inches all around.
  • Cover your metal frame windows with a cloth or roll-up canvas blinds instead of screens if possible. Metal frames may also allow water through its joints and openings when it rains hard, especially if you live in an area where houses are built using galvanized metals.
  • You can buy a storm window with built-in screens for your home to avoid water damage from rain. These windows have a layer of waterproof film that prevents them from being penetrated by droplets and allows the window to remain transparent while staying dry on the inner side.
  • If you can’t buy storm windows, then get “Water Repellant” or “Sealant” solutions designed for household use and apply directly into the flyscreen’s joints and corners (where possible), along with any other openings in metal frames around your home.
  • Consider adding guttering overhangs at both the front and back of your dwelling. Not only does this protect the household from water damage, but it also protects your home’s roof shingles from hailstorms. You may also need to add more downspouts, depending on your house’s size and location.
  • You can invest in a small or large leaf blower to eliminate any leaves that have accumulated within guttering areas or near downspouts. These are easily available at local hardware stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Menards. Note: Do not use leaf blowers while they are plugged into an electrical outlet! The high vibrations can potentially cause injuries to you/yourself or damage to your home.
Leaf Blower to  Eliminate Any Leaves
  • Place your leaf blower on a hard, level surface or plug it into an extension cord/power strip with added support if it falls over while operating. Always wear safety goggles and ear protection when using this device, as the airflow can harm human eyes and ears under certain conditions.
  • Try sweeping down any long grass around the perimeter of your house, near guttering areas and downspouts, so that water can’t collect within these areas during heavy rain showers. If there is not enough space for adequate drainage, you may need to remove some of the lawn altogether to make room for larger surfaces that can be used instead (like cement).
  • Invest in water-resistant paint if possible to paint exposed concrete, metal, or wood surfaces around your home. This relatively cheap solution will only add roughly $1-2 to your monthly expenses if you want to stick with low-quality products. Make sure the paint does not contain toxic chemicals that can harm humans or pets!

Precautions While Learning How to Stop Rain From Coming Through Window Screen

Avoid using nails or putty to fasten window screens when possible, as they can puncture the screen mesh. Use glazing pins instead. Also, use a sealant or paint to cover exposed nail heads and screw holes on your window frames and trims to keep moisture out of your house.

You might want to ask some experts how much rain this method can stop. Sometimes rainwater can leak through the spaces around window tracks, but people can usually fix that by using a type of tape or sealant around the edges where the frame meets the window part that slides up and down.

How to Keep Rain From Blowing on Your Porch

Install An Overhanging Awning:

You can install an overhanging awning to keep the rain off your porch. A good overhang is between 6 and 12 inches. You can buy pre-made wood or aluminum awnings that attach to the house; you might have to purchase new side windows if they don’t offer windows with it, and you might have to make some adjustments to your existing doorway for one of the larger models.

Install an Overhanging Awning to Keep the Rain Off Your Porch

It will provide cover if someone wants to sit on your porch without using your cover or shelter during a rainy situation. If you want more privacy than just from the rain, then another option would be adding lattice around the base of the entryway door and even up to one of the sides. Lattice ceilings are also available.

If your porch is large enough, you can put a table and chairs underneath the overhang. Installing an overhanging awning is easy; it’s affordable and will be worth every cent when you go out on your porch on a rainy day! Ensure that the rafters below your eave are not rotted, so there is no danger of them collapsing when they get wet.

If needed, reinforce any existing rafters by removing the siding down to the rafters and putting new 4″x4″ wood braces from one end of the support beam to the other. This will help prevent them from sagging or bowing due to rainwater and gravity getting at them.

Screen-In The Porch:

If you don’t want to permanently remove some of your favorite windows during the rainy season, consider buying screens and rolling them up when needed. The screen will attract bugs, but it will keep the rain out. It’s easy to install specially made retractable screens with a spring-loaded, telescoping mechanism. You can take them down and put them up with ease! The screens add an airy feeling to your porch and go up quickly and easily when you need them.

These systems for sliding windows work well if you don’t have many windows or doors on your porch. Make sure you measure the inside of the window opening before buying a new screen so it fits correctly.

 Add Storm Windows:

Storm windows offer added protection for drafty old homes and outbuildings. They help keep the wind and rain out, so you won’t have to worry about moisture buildup inside your home or building.

Suppose you replace all of your windows with new single pane energy-efficient models. In that case, this will be an expense that will pay for itself in a few years by not having to repair rotting sills or build up mildew in humid environments.

Storm Windows Offer Added
 Protection for Drafty 
Old Homes and Outbuildings

Some brands install quickly over your existing window frames, while others require removing the original windows, so ensure you get it right before ordering! If you are renting, check with your landlord first, as many states now have laws prohibiting renters from altering their rental property without permission from the owner/landlord.  

Hang Rain Curtains:

If you have an existing porch that has no protection at all, consider hanging rain curtains. You must purchase the curtains from a home improvement store or online. The curtain will hook over the edge of your door opening to keep water out and then easily roll back when you want to use your porch in nice weather again.

Hanging Rain Curtains

They are fast and easy and come in sizes that fit most standard-size door openings from 32″ up to 48″.

Replace Your Porch Ceiling:

If rain leaks through your ceiling onto your porch, it is time for some serious remodeling! However, if it’s just the porch ceiling, you can replace them yourself because they are probably made of tongue and groove boards with a piece of tar paper on top and no insulation.

You should go to a home improvement store or lumber yard and get new tongue and groove boards. The salespeople can help you pick out the right ones for your ceiling.

It would be best if you could remove your old ceiling so that no water damage has been done to the underlying walls or framing that will have to be replaced as well – but if it’s just too big of a job, then try taping off the area of concern with plastic sheeting so that there is at least one layer between wet, exposed wood, plaster, etc.

Conclusion

There are some simple and easy ways to keep the rain from coming through your window screens or doors. These methods don’t have to be expensive; just a little creativity goes a long way! I hope you have obtained all the relevant information about how to stop rain from coming through the window screen. Ensure proper safety while performing these processes. Thank you, and have a nice day!

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