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Contractor Didn’t Use a Drip Cap

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Your Contractor Didn’t Use a Drip Cap? Why This Tiny Detail Causes Big Leaks

When homeowners think about siding failures, they often imagine cracked panels, rot, or fading. But one of the most common — and most expensive — exterior failures comes from something dramatically smaller: a missing drip cap. This thin piece of flashing is responsible for redirecting runoff away from windows, doors, trim, and siding joints. When