How to fix window water leak/wet window ceiling?

[Questions1]

I live in a townhouse unit. My main issue is the water leak/ water dripping from the BATHROOM WINDOW CEILING during the winter when it is snowing and wet. As you can see in the picture below. you can see the bathroom window ceiling and also on the lower, you can see I have folded white towels to catch /absorb the water leaks from the window ceiling. Why is this happening? Unlike my other neighbor townhouse units, I don't have window awning on the outside. Will installing an awning fix this problem? Pics of my bathroom window below.
In my kitchen window, I can see rain and snow water get in, not a lot but still some water getting in during snowing wet winter season, why is that happening?

I haven't yet found water leak problem on my other windows or bedroom, basement, living room ceilings.

How do I get the problem fixed specially with the bathroom window ceiling water leak dripping during snowy winter? Is that a cause of a big concern?
I am not a DIY type person. Do I have to call a specialist to look at and fix this? what type of expert should I call or google online?
Thanks

 

[WorthFlorida]

There are no leaks, it's all condensation. Cold ceilings and windows frames cause warm moist air to condense back to water. Just like what you see on the bathroom mirrors after a shower. Clean up with a little bleach in a pail of water and soak the staining with a wet rag.

if there is an exhaust fan, run it at 30 minutes after a shower. Since there is a window, exhaust fans are not required by code so many builders do not install one. If no exhaust fan, set a fan somewhere outside the bathroom door to circulate the air so it dries out. I use a Lasko Tower fan with a timer. Set it in high and the timer on 1 hour.

The lowest cost option is open the window.

 

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[Reach4]

The problem could be an ice dam. Under the leaking conditions, can you check the attic to see if the water is coming from above?

Poor attic ventilation contributes to ice dams. https://buildingscience.com/documents/digests/bsd-135-ice-dams

In colder areas, there should be a vapor barrier inside the insulation. Inside paints can contribute to the moisture barrier. So if it is condensation, that could help. But increasing the attic ventilation is what I am thinking you probably need.

Electric heat cables can work around this too.

 

[Questions1]

There are no leaks, it's all condensation. Cold ceilings and windows frames cause warm moist air to condense back to water. Just like what you see on the bathroom mirrors after a shower. Clean up with a little bleach in a pail of water and soak the staining with a wet rag.

if there is an exhaust fan, run it at 30 minutes after a shower. Since there is a window, exhaust fans are not required by code so many builders do not install one. If no exhaust fan, set a fan somewhere outside the bathroom door to circulate the air so it dries out. I use a Lasko Tower fan with a timer. Set it in high and the timer on 1 hour.

The lowest cost option is open the window.

You don't see leaks,water dripping from that small bathroom window ceiling cos it is summer season. In the winter and during cold snowy months, water keeps dripping and I have the rolled white towels under there as you can see to catch and absorb those water..
I thought the water is coming from the roof and since I don't have window awnings. Is having awning on windows outside is important?
I have now issue with the thick caulk coming out under one of my toilet. who should I call for these type of work? like the window water dripping problem and bad caulking problem. thanks

 

[Questions1]

The problem could be an ice dam. Under the leaking conditions, can you check the attic to see if the water is coming from above?

Poor attic ventilation contributes to ice dams. https://buildingscience.com/documents/digests/bsd-135-ice-dams

In colder areas, there should be a vapor barrier inside the insulation. Inside paints can contribute to the moisture barrier. So if it is condensation, that could help. But increasing the attic ventilation is what I am thinking you probably need.

Electric heat cables can work around this too.

to be honest, i have no clue what you are saying here. one , cos of my limited english and 2nd, i am not familier with these

 

[WorthFlorida]

The link that Reach4 provided shows a picture of what an ice dam is and what causes it. If you are renting, it is the owner's responsibility. If you own it you would need to fix it. Most of the fix is in the attic to stop ice dams.

BSD-135: Ice Dams | buildingscience.com

buildingscience.com

 

[Questions1]

The link that Reach4 provided shows a picture of what an ice dam is and what causes it. If you are renting, it is the owner's responsibility. If you own it you would need to fix it. Most of the fix is in the attic to stop ice dams.

BSD-135: Ice Dams | buildingscience.com

buildingscience.com

who should i call to fix this? handyman or plumber? again water drip happens in the winter snow cold season only. i thought this was due to noy having any awning outside any of my windows in the back

 

[Reach4]

IMO, a roofer.

 

[Questions1]

IMO, a roofer.

oh that's gonna cost a lot for just to show up right? i thought its a job for handyman or or a plumber. And I thought installing an awning would fix this problem.
i don't have any leaks or dripping anywhere else on my townhouse unit. my roof is a flat roof attached to three other units. 1072 SQ FT property

 

[Reach4]

Roofers are not as expensive as many trades. Definitely cheaper than plumbers. Maybe more than a handyman, and maybe not. But the roofer will have the equipment and experience to add vents. So more time-efficient.

Go for a one-person roofer rather than a big corporation.

 

[Questions1]

Roofers are not as expensive as many trades. Definitely cheaper than plumbers. Maybe more than a handyman, and maybe not. But the roofer will have the equipment and experience to add vents. So more time-efficient.

Go for a one-person roofer rather than a big corporation.

roofers or windows guys? in addition to the water dripping problem on that small bathroom windows during snow cold winters season, i also see snow water getting in on my other windows like the kitchen windows. none of my windows have awnings outside. is it a roofer still or a window guys? thanks

 

[Reach4]

Some of us think the water is coming in from above, rather than thru the window. Doesn't your first picture show some problem with the ceiling? I may well have misinterpreted that photo.

Your first post said " My main issue is the water leak/ water dripping from the BATHROOM WINDOW CEILING during the winter when it is snowing and wet."

A leaking window would also let water in during spring rains. But if the problem is only there in the winter, then ice dam fits the symptom better.

 

[Questions1]

Some of us think the water is coming in from above, rather than thru the window. Doesn't your first picture show some problem with the ceiling? I may well have misinterpreted that photo.

Your first post said " My main issue is the water leak/ water dripping from the BATHROOM WINDOW CEILING during the winter when it is snowing and wet."

A leaking window would also let water in during spring rains. But if the problem is only there in the winter, then ice dam fits the symptom better.

Pls see the picture where I marked where the leak drops of water coming during freezing cold snowy season. That's what i meant by water drip leak from bathroom window ceiling. is that a ceiling where I marked in green?
Thanks

 

[Reach4]

I would not think so.

If you spray the window area with a low pressure stream from a garden hose, do you get leakage? If so, get the window fixed.

If the leak only occurs when snow and ice starts to thaw, fix the roof.