chris_n_nashvil
Feb 3, 2009, 11:59 PM
Hi there. Have a newly discovered issue with one of my exterior doors.
I'm having some new flooring installed. After removing the old flooring an area by the door theshold appeared wet. It was spongy soft when touched. I just recently caulked the threshold and such. So I'm not sure if this is new moisture or old.
So right now, I have a fan blowing across it. Hoping I can get it dried out.
The floor is supposed to start being installed tomorrow. But I really need to address this issue before the flooring is completely installed.
It's also worth noting that that door has been incredibly difficult to seal. So my guess is that it's not installed properly.
Should I just reinstall the casing/jam? Where can you find a pre assembled case and jam?
I don't think there is flashing installed at the top exterior of the door. Will this be done if I hire a contractor to install? If I need to do it, what material do I need?
Thanks for any input
I'm having some new flooring installed. After removing the old flooring an area by the door theshold appeared wet. It was spongy soft when touched. I just recently caulked the threshold and such. So I'm not sure if this is new moisture or old.
So right now, I have a fan blowing across it. Hoping I can get it dried out.
The floor is supposed to start being installed tomorrow. But I really need to address this issue before the flooring is completely installed.
It's also worth noting that that door has been incredibly difficult to seal. So my guess is that it's not installed properly.
Should I just reinstall the casing/jam? Where can you find a pre assembled case and jam?
I don't think there is flashing installed at the top exterior of the door. Will this be done if I hire a contractor to install? If I need to do it, what material do I need?
Thanks for any input