Sliding Door Leaking From Top

Once you ve exposed the top sides and bottom of the door you can assess what needs to be.
Sliding door leaking from top. I resealed all the bricks outside with mortar and new roof gutters are clean. Above the door is a window new last year installed. How to fix a sliding door leak. If you have a problem with water leaking it will usually be on the bottom track threshold of the non stationary door.
It sounds like the problem may be with the flashing or lack thereof around your sliding glass door. Weatherstripping and flashing are rubber insulators located on the. Leak comes from the top of the door frame and going down on side frame to the bottom inside the frame and drip at the same time a bit from the top of sliding door on the glass. I used this tape for sealing.
Aim a garden water hose with a sprayer set on mist or low at the outside of the sliding door. Leak happen when it is a heavy rain with wind blows same direction where is the door. In this video i show you how i repaired a leak by replacing an incorrect capping job. Do you have any leaking windows or doors.
To slide the heavy doors along the metal frames the doors use metal or plastic rollers. After gaining a general understanding of your door keep in mind the easiest way to prevent leaks is to keep your tracks free of debris and your plastic or metal rollers clean. Be sure to tape thin sheets of plywood over the glass to protect the door from flying pieces of concrete. Test the door for the location of the leak.