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Old 8/9/09, 3:44 AM
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Default Possible causes of water damage?

Master Bedroom door leading outside with signs of water
intrusion....Southern calif. not too much rain. Thinking it may
be sprinklers pointing back at the house ? The house is 4 yrs old
empty foreclosure....





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Old 8/9/09, 5:52 AM
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Possible causes of water damage??? WATER
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Old 8/9/09, 8:59 AM
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I'm in the east coast so I always recommend storm door installations when they are missing.

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Old 8/9/09, 10:18 AM
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It looks like there is no exterior casing from what little i can see of that door...that would sure cause damage like that...



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Old 8/9/09, 2:59 PM
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It looks like there is no exterior casing from what little i can see of that door...that would sure cause damage like that...
I agree. With that visible opening at the jamb I would say the water is entering at the wall, not the threshold.



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Old 8/10/09, 7:21 AM
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First picture looks like a replacement sweep was installed. Does the door still have the original sweep that comes installed under the door panel. This may be an issue.
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Do you have a picture of the top of the door? I will bet wood casing abuts the stucco without proper flashing and/or sealant. The wood side jambs abut stucco and are not sealed. You can see light in picture number 2 where the weather strip is incomplete.



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Old 8/10/09, 7:39 AM
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Do you have a picture of the top of the door? I will bet wood casing abuts the stucco without proper flashing and/or sealant. The wood side jambs abut stucco and are not sealed. You can see light in picture number 2 where the weather strip is incomplete.
Here's the pic he sent me....
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