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Jim
 
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Default French Doors and Water Ingress

We just had some sliding patio doors replaced with French Doors, but have
noticed that after heavy rainfull there is quite a lot of water sitting at
the bottom of the frames. To aid with my description I've put a picture here
www.jimmileman.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk which may help to make things clearer.

Some water is obviously expecxted as there is a drain channel. However the
area highlighted pink also fills with water and although there are gaps
through to the drain gulley the water just tend to sit there. No water gets
through the secondary seal to the inside of the house.

Is this normal with twin French doors? The amount of water getting through
is quite surprising and I'm not sure if there will be any damaging effects
if it sits there permanently. Should I get the installers back ?

Thankd for your input

Jim