HerHusband wrote:
We have wind driven rain A LOT here on the coast of Maine and even the
cheap doors I bought a Homedepot do not leak even though I don't have
them flashed or the siding on yet...I think you need to talk to a pro
and have him look it over...No offense , but you obviously messed up
something on the install as everyone you did leaks......If it were
just one in a specific location it would be one thing but that is not
the case...

No offense taken, but we built our own house, garage, several remodeling
projects at my in-laws, installed numerous windows, doors, etc. Installing
an entry door isn't exactly rocket science, and I've researched and
followed every recommended guideline I can find. I can't imagine a "pro"
would have done anything different than I did, and probably wouldn't have
taken the time to be as thorough.

It is something of a mystery, so I'm going to try tightening the latch up
this afternoon to see if that will help.

By the way, the water seeps in under the door sill on the subfloor. If you
already have a finished floor installed, you would probably never see it
leaking...

Anthony

If the water is coming in UNDER the threshhold, that is probably where
the problem is. Can't see your door from here, but I suspect improperly
installed flashing, or the threshold is sitting higher than you thought
and did not get bedded in the caulk. Sometimes you need to add something
to the sill of the rough opening. And how much drop is there from the
front edge of threshold to the porch surface outside? If it is less than
a couple of inches any 'sheeting' rain that get blown against door will
get in there. (A common problem when people add slate or faux brick to
an existing porch.)

Short of a remove and reinstall, you could always drill through the
threshold (in dry weather), and pump the cavity below full of silicone
sealant. Unless maybe some of the threshold trim is removable, and you
can get access that way.

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