Patio Door Leak Repair

This repair involves installation of a sheet metal drain pan beneath the door threshold.

Patio door leak repair.

Scrub caked dirt and grime out of the track with a stiff brush and soapy water. Both varieties of leaks should be taken care of right away. The gutters are clear and the patio is level. Start with a good cleaning.

If you cannot re create the leak problem inspect the interior of the door for stains or rust. Test the door for the location of the leak. If the door still doesn t slide smoothly the rollers under the door either need adjusting or are shot. I plan to seal.

Sliding door leak repair tips. Spray the door and look for the leak location. The gutters are clear and the patio is level. Two types of leaks often plague patio doors.

Aim a garden water hose with a sprayer set on mist or low at the outside of the sliding door. Water leaks mean that damage can occur to your floor wall and carpet. There s a moisture problem directly under the door in the basement. I ve got a sliding patio door on the back of my home there s a moisture problem directly under the door in the basement.

The pan must be ordered from a sheet metal shop and fabricated to fit the doorway for which it is intended. Sliding glass door repair will get the job done. I ve got a sliding patio door on the back of my home. Note that if the sliding glass door leak you described has already worked its way under any adjacent exterior siding you ll likely have to remove and reapply that siding as well in order to install the new material and repair the leaking sliding glass door but the extra effort will be well worth it the next time coastal winds blow rain your way.

I plan to seal between the bottom aluminum threshold and the concrete curb and caulk the gap between the side trip and my brick.