If you see the stepflashing drain behind the siding the paint under the butts will keep it from draining out and still if the lap is below the first stepflashing all the water will drain behind.
Water dripping down siding.
Vinyl siding requires special inside and outside corner units in addition to the trim that.
Install rigid head flashing i e drip cap on top of.
This can be accomplished by using a portable field brake.
Check to be sure weep holes are open along bottom of window openings.
Not having any shingle over hang or drip edging can also allow water to get behind the fascia.
Rainwater leaking from a gutter ends up behind siding and causes a wall to rot.
The extra thickness of the vinyl.
Since water runs downward unless it s being driven by strong winds the standard method for.
The shingles should be hanging about 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch beyond the drip edge so this may be your problem.
J channel is a poor design if not flashed well it allows water to get in behind siding.
Use a caulking gun to apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant along the vertical seams between the vinyl.
Water should not be allowed to run down the siding.
It can get behind the siding and cause serious problems within the walls as well as leakage in the basement or crawl space.
If there plugged up water can get behind them and run down the soffits.
Ensure that exterior casing is sealed to the exterior sheathing or water resistive barrier with a good quality sealant.
Inspect the area above the leak including both indoors and out.