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"I am happy to report that Golden Eagle log home came out and inspected the problem, found tyhat the flashing was not installed properly and caulking was not sealed properly.  I thank everyone at Golden Eagle for helping me track down the…"

"Kevin,   Best fix is to remove your windows and install them properly. There is a book, that is the best ever written that covers this. Do a search for Dalibor Houdek and log and you'll find it. Amazon sells it as does FP Innovations where…"

"But it leaked before we even moved in, and they said they were going to fix it, but guess what has happened?   Nothing!   Golden Eagle Log homes won't even call us back, they said it is not their problem!  "

"I also had leaks around my traigular gable windows.... If your builder is anything like mine...he will now say that his contract was only for one year warranty so now I have to fix the repairs myself.  I have nothing in writing that says…"

"The window manufacturer has been out and cked the window and has determined the window itself in not leaking.  I have requested the builder to come back and ck things but it has fallen on deaf ears for 11 months, meanwhile my floor continues to…"

"What type of siding is used around this window?  Did they tape and flash around the window flanges before the siding was installed?  Sometimes a leak comes from an "uphill check" several log courses above, then moves around…"

"Kevin:  The experience I have with leaks in any type of "fixed" glass window (half round, 1/4 round, triangle, etc) was due to improper installation.  Very annoying and yes, can ruin wood floors, wood walls, etc.  As much as…"