How to stop entry door leaks?
On Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:24:53 +0000 (UTC), HerHusband
wrote:
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.
I had some tutelage from a pro. A two man crew. We hauled a LARGE
picture window up the scaffold. Set the window with a couple of
fasteners.
The more I looked I figured out what was wrong. The window was upside
down and weep holes were on top.
Also it is easy to think you have the flashing/wrap tucked correctly.
In such a case I found it before the (another) window was set. The
*moist wrap* on one side was lapped wrong, so water would get behind
it - eventually.
Point being? The leak is right in front of you!
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