Water Leaks - Architect says to not use French Doors???
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KitchenAid 42' Architect II 22.5 cu. ft. Built-In French Door Ref
Comments (4)Current May 2008 issue of Consumer Reports has it tied for the best built-in with a GE Monogram model (out of a total of 11 built-ins that are rated). CR says "the GE bottom-freezer and the KitchenAid French door offers excellent temperature performance and are energy efficient." Good that you are considering the 42" model since the KitchenAid 36" built-in is the lowest of the 11 rated models. We are excited about the French door models for our next fridge as our current SubZero side-by-side is just too narrow for us....See MoreHelp!! water on subflooring under window/french door.
Comments (13)Hi Totally, Thanks for the pic as that helps. Beautiful home! There looks to be quite a few entry points that are possible. Earlier you stated that the caulking is gone around some of the windows noticed by the roofer. Even though you dont want to solely rely on caulking, it could be that the lack of is letting water in at a point probably around the sill area of the window,(the outside stool), and running in where it is penetrating likely due to improper flashing. Caulking can keep rain water away and from running in, but the importance of flashing is to keep moisture, such as condensation, from collecting around areas and seeping, which is in a way worse because it goes unnoticed for quite some time leading to wood rot, mold, ruined insulation, etc. If there is a positive to your dilemma is that you are able to actually see that you have a problem and address it. With the window type you have, brick will have to be pulled to get to the perimeter and flashing.The possibilities other than the lack of caulking could be at the upper gable above the window where water is running down behind where the siding meets the gabled roof line, which would most likely be a flashing problem as well. You might want to have that area checked , but my speculation is that the rain was getting in that uncaulked area and was able to get inside the wall cavatie through bad flashing. Even though some of the other windows are un caulked, it could just be the way the rain water traveled and was able to penetrate that particular window, especially with wind driven rains. Some possible links to people who could inspect could be a siding/window outfit, a home inspector, or a contractor. Your roofers could be considered as well as they are experienced w/ flashing concerns. If it is determined that brick should be pulled, i would get a mason for the removal and replacement. Hoping it all works out soon for you and once again, beautiful home!...See Morefrench doors leaking after new seal, caulking, etc. Help!
Comments (7)I'm having a similar issue. We had a sliding glass door & there was no leak. We had it replaced with nice, new french doors & it has leaked since day 1. There's no visual leak, per say, the damage shows up gradually as the rainwater seeps up through our hardwood floors. The installers have been out 3 times to "fix" the door & replace our floors & the problem still persists. Anyone have any ideas? The initial installer for this company apparently put the door in completely wrong. He sat it on top of our floors instead of butting it against it. He also busted out the old footer & puzzle pieced it back in instead of pouring a new one. The 2nd installers came out & tore the doors completely out & started over in what was to be the correct way, but still the problem & subsequent flooring damage occurs. :o(...See MoreWater seeping in from French Door...HELP!
Comments (3)Th paver's are installed incorrectly, the way they are installed you will never stop water from coming in. Double Doors are inherently bad at sealing to begin with and any type of deck or patio needs to be set with a step down from the door unit. The water sits on the paver's and the sill since it is the same level(weeps don't work) and the wind pushes the water directly into the house. the step down needs to be a good two inches so this does not happen. Even without any wind the water pools and sits, it has to run off somewhere and the interior of our house has become the path of least resistance....See More- 15 years ago
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