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rain leaking through back door, ruining floor, help!

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My lean-to conservatory got destroyed by the storm last week, and I'm finding that the back door that lead into it is completely inadequate. It is south-west facing and the rain is being driven into it as I write. Water is getting in and under the parquet floor. I put this stormguard around-door seal on the outside of it last week, but water is still getting in I think from the side of the bit that extends forward at the bottom of the door (not sure what it's called).

I really can't afford a new door at the moment, and have been scouring the internet for a simple 'screen' door that I can attach to the frame and will keep the rain off the actual door. The only screen doors I can find in the UK though are insect screens with mesh, and not many of those. Can anyone advise where I might be able to find a screen door, or if there is any other solution at the moment?
 
So I've created an album and added photos of the door in question. I think getting a screen door will be the cheapest short term solution, but just can't find where to get them, and am open to any other suggestions. View media item 70956 View media item 70957
 
I don't think fitting any kind of screen door is the solution, but if your willing to try why not fit a rubber flap on to the bottom of the door. Not only would this provide a temporary solution (assuming it worked) but it would test out your theory that the rain water is coming in at the bottom (not always obvious even when an experienced joiner looks at it) Here's a little sketch of what I'm getting at - View media item 70996 ...pinenot :)
 

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