In this video i show you how i repaired a leak by replacing an incorrect capping job.
Pella sliding door leaking water.
Pella said it would cost 400 to install a new stationary part of the door.
Leaking is only warrantied for 2 years.
When assessing the water damage and trying to figure out where and how the leak was coming from they realised the leak could be coming from our kitchen pella sliding patio door which is directly.
A number of class action lawsuits have been filed against pella corporation alleging that the company s architect and designer series windows are defective.
If you pop the insert on which the door glides there is a weep hole.
Take a good look at the door where the threshold meets the door frame.
The ones pella i think at lowes have the water from the door track go into the screen track and drain out the outside drain hole.
Just noticed water in the track again.
Have a reputable sliding door contractor remove the door if it has not been damaged build a new frame and reinstall the door.
If your door was damaged during installation contact the manufacturer to see if a warranty applies.
If they are your problem could be one of two other problems.
I would first check the weep holes and ensure that they are open.
If you cannot re create the leak problem inspect the interior of the door for stains or rust.
Test the door for the location of the leak.
Spray the door and look for the leak location.
According to the suits the alleged defect allows water to penetrate and leak behind the windows aluminum cladding exposing the interior wood to moisture.
I used this tape for sealing.
I caulked and the leak stopped for awhile.
Take action quickly when you first notice water leaking into your home.
If a frame is crooked water can leak into the gaps between door and frame.
Other components on the door are under warranty for 10 20 years.
I don t believe it is possible to completely seal that area from water leakage.
Aim a garden water hose with a sprayer set on mist or low at the outside of the sliding door.
Rain will hit the door and run down into the corners.
The weep holes may not be large enough to handle the downpour of.
You guys are on track.
Damage to the door itself.
Water can seep through even the smallest cracks.