Extend eaves off the roofs to direct rainwater several feet from the face of the building. Install recessed windows so that the exterior walls deflect water away from the windows. Install working shutters that when closed; protect the windows from wind-driven rain.

Can wind driven rain roof leak?

Wind driven rain is rain propelled by wind and it often blows horizontally. ... You most likely have a leak caused by wind driven rain if your roof does not leak in every rain storm. If you had a true problem with your flashing or shingles, it would leak every time and it would most likely leak in the same spot too.

What causes wind driven rain?

Wind driven rain is a self-explanatory thing: it's rain that is driven into your home by the wind. In the insurance world, wind driven rain refers to rain that comes through an opening because it is being propelled by the wind. ... When a storm damages your home, it's typically wind and rain that cause most of the damage.