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Forum: Building a Yurt 09-03-2022, 01:22 PM
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Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

Myself, I generally roll with the easy and cheap solution first, and see how that goes. Thanks for all the photos, UK.
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-02-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

Additionally you might consider building a small awning at the entry, that tucks under the yurt cover above the door, and extends up the rafters a ways, and attaches to them to secure the awning in...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-02-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

OK. Caulk is your friend in this application. I'd caulk every/all exterior and interior seams at the door. The lites, the door, the plates....all seams.

The drip edge sweep I mentioned is designed...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-01-2022, 10:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

I see a simple fix thanks to the photo.

Copy and paste in the Google search box:

exterior door drip edge sweeps

Check photos in images

I'd think you could buy those online (at the...
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-30-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

Attach a thin wood strip drip edge somewhat thicker than your sill to the front edge of the sill. Smear adhesive all over the drip edge and screw or nail in place. The adhesive will not only stick...
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-31-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

Some door sweeps have an extended lip -like a small awning at the bottom of the door- that directs water well out onto the sloped threshold.

Aquaseal is my 'GO TO' sealant for repairing tears and...
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-18-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

Get down on the floor and eyeball the bottom of the door/threshold to see what's going on down there. If you see any gaps, and you aren't a carpenter, have one come out and see what he can do to get...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-21-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

For whoever has a wood entry door exposed directly to weather, entry doors absolutely need a thick UNBROKEN coat of paint or clear finish. I mean recoated no less than every other year. No cracks at...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-21-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

Oh, and it takes a couple hours to set, and about a day to cure. Also, the area needs to be dry for best adherence.
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-21-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

I haven't done this, but my suggestion is to get a cartridge of 3M Silicone 2, and a small caulking gun, and either smear it over the damaged area or glue on a reinforcing patch. Walmart, Depot,...
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-08-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

I know the Germans reading this will be slamming their fists on the computer table in salute to a job well done. :D
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-08-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

I place an uninterrupted bead of construction adhesive under the threshold of the exterior doors that I install, and that includes the garage to house 20 minute fire rated door as well. I pump a big...
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-08-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

Frequently the weatherstrip channel and 'bulb' on the bottom of newly manufactured doors is left full length and extends out past the door. Sometimes it even scrapes the lock jamb. Since there is...
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-07-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

Also, good quality double French doors have a three point locking mechanism activated by throwing the handle upwards on the operable door. A top bolt, bottom bolt, and latch all engage their mortises...
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-06-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,533
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Water under door thresholds.

I'm a carpenter since 1973. Unfortunately there are few low cost no cost bandaid solutions that will slow water entry on any building, like a yurt, that has no overhang above the door.

The real...
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