Water under door thresholds.

[Bob Rowlands]

I see a simple fix thanks to the photo.

Copy and paste in the Google search box:

exterior door drip edge sweeps

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I'd think you could buy those online (at the appropriate door width) and have them shipped to your locale? I have successfully retrofitted a few of the extruded aluminum variety with the large curved lip and the integral sweep.

Additionally in your specific application I would bevel the tack strip AND bottom plate that is directly under the center of the door sufficiently such that the drip edge will shed water onto the bevel. That will help keep water from pooling under the door. Also, if you haven't already done it, caulk the seam under the side lites. Good luck.

[TSRalex]

Originally Posted by Bob Rowlands

I'd think you could buy those online (at the appropriate door width) and have them shipped to your locale? I have successfully retrofitted a few of the extruded aluminum variety with the large curved lip and the integral sweep.

If it fits not really for the current situation, but maybe for other readers:

https://www.amazon.com/door-drip-edg...door+drip+edge

It the offered products are not appropriate with the needed door width, I can imagine, that it isn´t a big problem to cut an bigger length....

[UKadventurer]

I may not have explained myself well. Photos with notes might help. In my case, water is NOT come in under the door threshold. The door is outward opening and has a substantial overhange and seal.



It's coming in at other points.




Clear evidence of leak around door frame.



I don't have a photo of it, but before we had our flooring installed, the concrete foundation showed leaks under the bottom ring near the door (and windows) after heavy rain. I may have (mostly) fixed it with expanding PU but I'd like to add extra protection and dress up the entry.

This is how it looks now.



I'd like to add drip edges at the top and bottom. Also, do a better job of caulking with clear or brown silicone sealant where there are gaps in the wood trim.

I've marked up where I think I'd add aluminum drip edges, probably formed from stock aluminum sheet. I'll do something similar with the windows but only at the bottom sill where the frame meets the foundation.



Sorry, for the confusion. I know the original thread was about water under door thresholds but it can come in at various locations. Windows and doors are frequent leak points, right?