Almost all timber will deteriorate when exposed to moisture for lengthy periods of time. Fungal decay or rot is the result. One area where rot and mould are most commonly found is around windows.
There are many reasons why windows and their surrounds are so susceptible to moisture related problems. It is not unsurprising, that when making a large penetration in the building assembly, that extra attention to detail is required to reduce the risk of moisture damage and mould.