Occasionally these sliding doors leak and need to be repaired.
Water leaking from top of patio door.
I plan to seal.
However in some instances the top corner of the door is the true culprit.
The leak was where the top of the frame meets the internal horizontal plasterwork.
If a frame is crooked water can leak into the gaps between door and frame.
During irma my first floor s windows north facing about 8 on each side were leaking rainwater from the top of the window similar to the manner of leaking in the video by ada lam above.
Aim a garden water hose with a sprayer set on mist or low at the outside of the sliding door.
If the door was installed directly on the concrete slab water could be seeping under the doorframe.
At the time i went outside and saw that the first course of mortar above the window was cracked so assumed it was being forced in by the wind.
Step 1 test the door for the location of the leak.
Water can seep through even the smallest cracks.
About a month ago during heavy rain and a strong se wind i noticed a leak from our east facing upvc patio doors.
Whether your door is sagging or bowed or just not making proper contact with the weatherstrip to seal out air and water the upper corners of your frame could be the problem.
If you cannot re create the leak problem inspect the interior of the door for stains or.
The gutters are clear and the patio is level.
Have a reputable sliding door contractor remove the door if it has not been damaged build a new frame and reinstall the door.
When a door leaks the most common suspect is the bottom corner of the unit.
One potential problem area you can.
Struggling to manage your water intrusion problems in the southwest florida home.
Moisture could be.
There are many places where water can leak into your home.
The exterior door in between the windows had water entering the wall and you can see stains around the door still.
Spray the door and look for the leak location.
Some areas like your roof are obvious locations.
How to stop water leaks under a door frame.