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It is clear that a drip cap is a must on an install like this with 2o feet of siding over a window. As installer would you not put in a drip cap or is the homeowner responsible? If it’s not leaking now it will in the future. If I can’t get the Sunrise dealer out to install how should I install? Thanks

I don’t think there is a drip cap just the window. I will do the hose test, that’s all good info. I was told no flashing was used just screws and sealant around replacement window..

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Attached is a photo of the window. According to the installer the window was screwed in and has sealant around window. I think the water is getting behind the cedar board and running down on the waterproofing and on top of window behind where the window was caulked.

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Flashing tape is what I intended to say. I think it should have had tape on top of frame and under the waterproofing under cedar siding

I had sunrise windows installed and have leak in one window. The window is on side of house with no roof overhang and cedar planking 12 feet above with waterproofing behind. I have water coming in from top of frame. I have called the sunrise dealer over the last 3 months and he was going to have his...