And the hard part there is figuring out definitively where the water is getting in... Was there a head flashing missing? or it it just making it's way in through the brick. Here's another video that talks about challenges with bricks if not installed correctly... ua-cam.com/video/rem5WhFiiwU/v-deo.html
Is it normal on a new home to have the inside of the garage jam to have exposed wood? Please help similar to you project I feel that the wood should be covered and sealed. Please help . Thank you
great question... when the garage door is shut and viewed from the exterior, you should only be able to see finished products.... be that painted wood trim boards, or PVC trim, or aluminum capping with a weather strip against the door. When viewed from the inside, it is not uncommon to see the edge of the 2x8 jamb framing, maybe the jack stud or the trimmer... or in some cases, there is no drywall at all on the inside walls, and all of the framing is exposed. In some cases, the garage door tracks are secured directly to the 2x8 or 2x6 framing studs just inside the door. If you were custom building your home, you'll need to review the contract specifications regarding the garage to see what was agreed upon prior to construction. Hopefully, details like this were clearly articulated, and not just left up to assumption. If you purchased this home after it was build, then you are at the mercy of whatever the builder / prior owners agreed to. You can always hire a contractor to come add drywall, or aluminum capping, or PVC trim boards as appropriate. The biggest issue we see in garages, is the builders add a Tape Coat to the 5/8" drywall for "fire rating" but they never paint it. 3 years later, moisture and humidity breaks down the glue, and the tape starts falling off the ceiling. We would recommend painting the garage with a semi-gloss or gloss paint to protect the drywall and tape from moisture. Alternatively, you can add 1x3 or 1x4 wood strips to cover all the joints, to prevent the tape from failing. Its still a good idea to paint and seal the drywall. Please subscribe for more great content!
Thank you!
Omg wish we had your company to build our home, we have the same issue with our garage header.Not very reliable contractors in the Northern Neck.
I’m dealing with the same issue but mine has bricks on the top and sides of the garage door
And the hard part there is figuring out definitively where the water is getting in... Was there a head flashing missing? or it it just making it's way in through the brick.
Here's another video that talks about challenges with bricks if not installed correctly...
ua-cam.com/video/rem5WhFiiwU/v-deo.html
Is it normal on a new home to have the inside of the garage jam to have exposed wood? Please help similar to you project I feel that the wood should be covered and sealed. Please help . Thank you
great question... when the garage door is shut and viewed from the exterior, you should only be able to see finished products.... be that painted wood trim boards, or PVC trim, or aluminum capping with a weather strip against the door.
When viewed from the inside, it is not uncommon to see the edge of the 2x8 jamb framing, maybe the jack stud or the trimmer... or in some cases, there is no drywall at all on the inside walls, and all of the framing is exposed. In some cases, the garage door tracks are secured directly to the 2x8 or 2x6 framing studs just inside the door.
If you were custom building your home, you'll need to review the contract specifications regarding the garage to see what was agreed upon prior to construction. Hopefully, details like this were clearly articulated, and not just left up to assumption. If you purchased this home after it was build, then you are at the mercy of whatever the builder / prior owners agreed to. You can always hire a contractor to come add drywall, or aluminum capping, or PVC trim boards as appropriate.
The biggest issue we see in garages, is the builders add a Tape Coat to the 5/8" drywall for "fire rating" but they never paint it. 3 years later, moisture and humidity breaks down the glue, and the tape starts falling off the ceiling. We would recommend painting the garage with a semi-gloss or gloss paint to protect the drywall and tape from moisture. Alternatively, you can add 1x3 or 1x4 wood strips to cover all the joints, to prevent the tape from failing. Its still a good idea to paint and seal the drywall.
Please subscribe for more great content!