Hello all
Had a new front door put in 2yrs ago.
Generally fine, but when came to take the carpet up in the porch, looks like we've had water coming in from the aluminium strip that is directly below the door.
Please see the pics below which should help.
Pic from distance inside. there is a gap below where the black strip is. The white uPVC to left and right is to the floor.
Holes have been drilled in the aluminium strip for drainage downwards and also forward (these as fitted - I've not messed)
This pic is from the front.
I'd expect the front to be sealed along with silicone sealant to stop water getting in from outside.
The drainage holes in pic #2 seem to make sense if water gets in - but either the front or bottom holes drain into the gap under the black strip inside the porch.
Should it be the black seal that the front door fits against be tight to stop water getting into the aluminium strip in pic #2 ?
I'm not an expert in uPVC doors - can anyone advise if this door has not been correctly fitted or offer any other advice ?
TIA
Had a new front door put in 2yrs ago.
Generally fine, but when came to take the carpet up in the porch, looks like we've had water coming in from the aluminium strip that is directly below the door.
Please see the pics below which should help.
Pic from distance inside. there is a gap below where the black strip is. The white uPVC to left and right is to the floor.
Holes have been drilled in the aluminium strip for drainage downwards and also forward (these as fitted - I've not messed)
This pic is from the front.
I'd expect the front to be sealed along with silicone sealant to stop water getting in from outside.
The drainage holes in pic #2 seem to make sense if water gets in - but either the front or bottom holes drain into the gap under the black strip inside the porch.
Should it be the black seal that the front door fits against be tight to stop water getting into the aluminium strip in pic #2 ?
I'm not an expert in uPVC doors - can anyone advise if this door has not been correctly fitted or offer any other advice ?
TIA