Systematic troubleshooting, yes I know. But I had hoped to avoid it 
Additionally, I'm not sure if I will find it even if I take down the panel, but it's just a thought I've had and therefore hesitated to do it. It's especially unfortunate because we repainted the facade this summer and I took the opportunity to examine the gable very closely but found no obvious flaws.
But maybe it’s smartest to wrap one half of the facade in plastic first? If I'm lucky, I'll hit the right spot and can then reduce the area progressively....
Additionally, I'm not sure if I will find it even if I take down the panel, but it's just a thought I've had and therefore hesitated to do it. It's especially unfortunate because we repainted the facade this summer and I took the opportunity to examine the gable very closely but found no obvious flaws.
But maybe it’s smartest to wrap one half of the facade in plastic first? If I'm lucky, I'll hit the right spot and can then reduce the area progressively....
I believe, as also suggested, that rainwater is finding its way through the panel.mexitegel said:Gahhhggg! It's leaking, despite the construction plastic that has sealed the metal. In other words, it is very likely that it is coming in higher up. I had hoped to avoid tearing down the panel this summer....
If the leaking water then can't exit the correct way, you see the leakage inside.
A couple of thoughts:
What type of panel is it?
Boards warp and nails creep, so over time, leaks occur.
How old is the panel? It may simply have reached the end of its service life.
Windows above the extension, are they correctly installed?
With properly installed and sealed drip caps?
A small hole in the lower corner of a window can potentially let in significant amounts of water.
One way to rescue the situation may be to seal along the panel boards and window frames/casings with caulk.
Acrylic sealant is almost free nowadays
The panel is old, the house was built in '47 and I would guess it has been replaced once since then as it is the south gable. It's typical standing panel with battens (what is that called in technical terms?).KnockOnWood said:What type of panel is it?
Boards tend to warp and nails back out, so over time leaks occur.
How old is the panel? It might simply have outlived its usefulness.
The windows above the extension, are they properly installed?
With properly installed and sealed drip caps?
A small hole in the lower corner of a window could let in considerable amounts of water.
One way to save the situation could be to seal along panel boards and window frames/casings with flexible sealant.
Acrylic sealant is almost free these days
Properly installed windows, well, I don't know. Both were replaced this summer because the old ones were beyond repair. Drip caps are in place, but what do you mean by sealed? It's leaking as much now as before.
I think the summer is ruined....
Connection window sill - trim or lining can be solved in various ways.mexitegel said:The panel is old, the house was built in -47 and I would think it has been replaced once since then as it is the south gable. It is a regular vertical panel with moldings as cover (what is it called in technical terms?).
Properly mounted windows, well I don't know. Both were replaced last summer because the old ones had lived their life. There is a sill there, but what do you mean by sealed? It leaks just as much now as it did before.
I think the summer is saved....
With folded sheet edges and the sill mounted between the trims, there can be a gap.
And the bending of the sill can create a leaking "inner corner" if the sill is cut too far in.
But it can be sealed with acrylic sealer.
By the way, I believe your panel type is called lockläktpanel, and is quite non-tight.
Good luck with the leak hunt!
Don't give up! Exterior sealant costs 29:95 at Byggmax
I will have to go there and check, I am actually doubtful that the window sills are bent up at the edges for example.
I wonder if you can spray it with a paint sprayer on the entire gable....KnockOnWood said:Don't give up just yet! Outdoor sealant costs 29:95 at Byggmax
Hello!
Maybe not a solution to the problem, but when I redid the roof on the garage attached to the house gable, I was recommended to use two standing seam sheets to make it tight. First an "L-plate" between the roof and wall under the roofing felt and then an additional standing seam sheet between the roof and wall just like in your picture.
/Krister
Maybe not a solution to the problem, but when I redid the roof on the garage attached to the house gable, I was recommended to use two standing seam sheets to make it tight. First an "L-plate" between the roof and wall under the roofing felt and then an additional standing seam sheet between the roof and wall just like in your picture.
/Krister
Does this one work just as well? http://www.bauhaus.se/probau-akrylfog-vit-0-3-l.htmlKnockOnWood said:Don't give up just yet! Utefogen costs 29.95 at Byggmax
Thanks for all the answers and ideas, now I can't give up
Oh, the price has gone up! I bought mine for 3.90kr. A box. There's latexfog all over the apartment (and behind and in the walls) haha
Indoor: InnefogKattvovven said:Oh, went up in price! I bought mine for 3.90 SEK. A box. There's latex sealant all over the apartment (and behind and in the walls) haha
Outdoor: Utefog
http://www.byggahus.se/forum/byggmaterial-byggteknik/41204-byggmax-innefog-latexfog.html
Just make sure that what you buy is intended for outdoor use!mexitegel said:Does this work just as well? [link]
Thanks for all the answers and ideas by the way, now I can't give up
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Asking on an old thread, did you resolve it and if so, how? I suspect I might have a similar problem...mexitegel said:
Yes, that's what I wanted help figuring out