we framed the door in square put a metal threshold in and sealed it as much as we could but when it rains(all the time we live in Oregon) the porch still gets wet. any ideas? we can't afford to hire a pro. We also built an awning over the door.
2006-11-26 19:43:13 · 4 answers · asked by marilee w 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I'm pretty familiar with Oregon, and the Northwest in general, but a few things you don't state are...
Is the Porch and its threshold at ground level?
Does the door face prevailing winds in any rain or storm?
Define "closed in"
I suggest, beyond an awning, you first add gutters, and perhaps check to insure that the wet isn't seeping, or pouring from above the door. It is all about gravity in the end, and water will seek its own level.
You also don't state if the door opens in,,, which is most common on a REAL house,,, as opposed to a mobile. If it opens IN, and the framing and Jamb allow,,, I suggest a storm door, and well sealed,,, after,,, you've discovered the answers to WHY.
No offense at all, but I lived in Washington State,,, ON Puget Sound,,, and it didn't rain all the time, but I did live there, all the time I was there.
"but when it rains(all the time we live in Oregon) "
In fact it rains more, here in Central Florida. We just get more days of Sun.
Rev. Steven
2006-11-26 23:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only thing I could think of right off the bat is the threshold. Assuming It`s an inswing door, does the door seal on top of the threshold or does it bump into the threshold? If the latter you have the wrong threshold. If this is not the case, check the ends of the threshold, make sure they`re sealed, Even on top where it meets the jamb. Have you sealed your exterior trim? It should be sealed to the exterior and the jamb. If you have a good awning I could`nt see a reason you`d be getting water from above, but make sure your sealed well there also. Hope This Helps GOOD LUCK!!!!!
2006-11-26 20:52:39 · answer #2 · answered by william v 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you believe the leak is at the threshold. You could try pulling the door and threshold, raising the level of the threshold by an inch or so, making sure you seal the blocking under the threshold as well as the threshold. Then trim the door so it fits the new threshold location. Make sure you have a good seal between the door and the threshold. You can buy some seals that will help this at the hardware store.
2006-11-27 02:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you seal the threshold to the sub-floor before installation?
You really need to pinpoint where the water is coming in
Really need more info to give you a good answer.
Feel free to email me if you can't figure it out, I would be happy to try and help you out.
Good Luck
2006-11-26 22:04:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋