In this video i show you how i repaired a leak by replacing an incorrect capping job.
Leaking above sliding glass door.
The ultimate goal is to create a series of overlapping layers of flashing material so that any water that gets behind the door trim from above the door or along the sides is captured and redirected.
First one shows the screen track and the track where the sliding half of the door sits when it s closed.
Water is leaking in periodic drops at the bottom part of the trim which faces the ground above the door.
Second one shows the unmoving side of the door and the track where the moving part slides into when opened.
Spray the door and look for the leak location.
Damage to the door itself.
Water collects on both sides of the track where the sliding part of the door sits and where it slides.
Weather stripping sliding glass doors weatherproofs and prevents energy leaks.
Brush fin or fin seal type weather stripping installed between sliding doors reduces energy loss and helps to.
Do you have any leaking windows or doors.
A sliding glass door is no better than the frame into which it is placed.
There is a deck outside above the door and a sliding glass door upstairs directly above the leak.
With such strong requirements if you are still finding water intrusion after general maintenance and a weatherstripping installation your sliding glass doors or impact windows may not be properly installed.
Glass door window installation due to florida hurricane codes sliding doors must have a 1 5 3 5 inch water threshold dam.
The door is a retrofit from a previous owner.
I do not know who installed it.
I used this tape for sealing.
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.
Test the door for the location of the leak.
If you cannot re create the leak problem inspect the interior of the door for stains or rust.