Agreed with the other posters. Patio was brought up too high as an observation not specifically related to the observable leak. With regards to it leaking at the top of the door, that is an installation issue whether related to a lack of flashing, drip cap, or gutter kick out. Closer pictures of the door interface with the siding and the gutter will help.

you are probably better off at mastering your technique at cleaning from the exterior.

Thank you once again for the pictures (your house is lovely). Also for all the information shared. Our Awning Rep. is coming on Wednesday. We will be ordering our retractable awning with the hood & the wind sensor. He said it will take three weeks. I do have several more questions about wind sensor for him. ( I'm wondering if when the batteries go on the wind sensor does it effect the awning from retracting when I use the remote control just to open it up?) While I had him on the phone yesterday, I also had asked him about a full cassette which encases the awning. Unfortunately, the one he has doesn't cover the retractable arms just the fabric ($880.00.+). We have been looking on the internet for a cover for the awning. We found something on the internet which covers the top and bottom of the awning. We hope this will do the job. TBH, I didn't realize that birds like to make nests in the awning so therefore home owners cover it up. Once again thank you so much.

Thanks for all the suggestions. @patricia colwell consulting, just leaving it down is a likely option. I can always pull out the kitchen tongs for the few times I need to operate it lol. @jennifer hogan, film is an option to consider. @beverlyfladesigner, believe me, that discussion’s been had. I agree with you, but I’m just so glad to get all that stuff off my kitchen island, I’ll basically let him have this in whatever position he wants!:) FYI, it took seven years to get it out of the kitchen!!!! @sammy, that’s a good idea, but I like clean light into the room. @smcf03, I hadn’t thought about a remote, I’ll check that out. I appreciate everyone’s help.