Do not run a solid bead across louver drainage weeps.
Check
Locate the factory weep holes or sill drainage channels.
Check whether silicone or paint has buried them.
Look for standing water in the louver frame.
Remove blockage without damaging the frame finish.
Verify water can drain before the exterior is accepted.
Steps
Locate the factory weep holes or sill drainage channels.
Check whether silicone or paint has buried them.
Look for standing water in the louver frame.
Remove blockage without damaging the frame finish.
Verify water can drain before the exterior is accepted.
Say this to your foreman
The louver sill at [location] has sealant blocking the weep holes. I checked the drain path and water cannot escape. Do you want me to strip the bottom bead and reopen the weeps?