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    May 3, 2012, 09:17 AM
    How to waterproof under an exterior door on a deck
    I have an exterior french door leading to a fiberglass deck over a room and have water leaking into the room when it rains heavily
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    May 3, 2012, 12:32 PM
    Where is water coming in? Under saddle? Under doors? Sides of doors? Between doors?

    If under saddle, seal with silicone. Go up sides of jamb trim about a foot.

    If through sides of doors or between, doors need to be adjusted to sit tight together. Through the sides , doors need to be set tighter to door stop.

    Good luck

    Chuck

    If under doors, the weather proof saddle has to be adjusted or replaced.
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