Is that what it’s called? I will be replacing some in-swing patio doors with new Anderson units, and something clicked in my head that said I should install sill pans. The interior floor will be wood, and the exterior is a concrete patio slab that is about 2 inches lower than the FF.
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door sill pan, probaly, or flashing. Most, all the units, I get my hands on. come with the flashing. It's usually called out at the time of ordering door unit, usually only two colors, mill or bronze. Sometimes the depth can be a challange, often times too short. Good luck, Jim J
Go here. http://www.jamsill.com Get one, use it, and be glad you did. I was in the door biz for a while, and I know they work.
Thx, that's what I was looking for.Do it right, or do it twice.
We usually just use Grace Ice&Water Shield and a healthy bead of caulk.Mr T
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I think what I like about the jamsill product is that there is a back to it to keep water from getting at the wood floor. The Grace stickum would probably work well, but do you stick it to the floor boards? And what if the wood flooring in not installed yet?
Do it right, or do it twice.
The other half of "door-sill leak mitigation" is good design and installation.
If a door is going to need a 3/4" lip behind it to keep water out, then some one needs to go back to "design" school or carpentry school!
A properly sized overhang, and proper flashing/rainscreen details come to mind.
Also an exterior deck surface that takes water AWAY from the door sill and USING a snow shovel.
Mr T
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and USING a snow shovel. Well, that certainly is high on my list here in south Texas!Do it right, or do it twice.