Sliding uPVC patio-door maintenance checks - drainage channels
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2018
- Drainage channel drain checks on uPVC sliding patio door frame.
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Not the most exciting subject matter but important none the less.
You might not be aware that if your house has uPVC double glazed windows and/or sliding patio doors, there will be small water drainage channels and ports somewhere on the door frame. These drainage channels are vital for reducing the chance of moisture laden air from getting past any seals such as brush seals and into the house where it could add to the moisure load of the air in the house.
When the weather improved, I decided to carry out some maintenance and that involved clearing out all debris from the sliding door bottom tracks. That's when I noticed the drainage channel had been blocked by dust and dog hair which tends to collect in small nooks and crannies.
I used some thin garden wire or welding wire to clear out debris from drainage ports. If you can find a thin pipe-cleaner then use that as it will loosen off cobwebs, dried leaves, dirt and dust - all of which can affect weather-seal performance. Once a rubber, felt or brush seal gets dirty or compressed from wear, it will allow more rain and dirt through. So don't neglect window or door maintenance checks because uPVC windows are not entirely 'maintenance-free' despite what the salespeople and adverts would have you believe. - Jak na to + styl
Excellent tips. I was busy in last night's storms sealing up the door and baling out the channel. I never knew the drainage holes were there ! Now, I've cleared them out and flushed them through it's a dream. An Ace film - thank a million.
Thanks for the help. My door was flooding at midnight during an ice storm and you helped me figure it out. Appreciate it ♥️
Thanks! This just happened for the first time to our 6 yr old patio sliding door. After a day of raining we found water seeping inside the house. The carpeting and rug were drenched. On inspection I found the drainage slots. One of the slots was completely closed off. Easy fix. I never heard of "weep" holes before.
helpful tips! Thanks!
Hi just watched Great tip ,I have exactly same patio door as yours ,just wondering if you have any idea how to remove the patio door to replace the truck and maybe the wheels too as it keeps getting stuck thanks
Hi, ironically I had to remove my door for similar reason back in early Summer - my track wheels had seized up. Unfortunately I didn't video it because removing the sliding panel is a two person job because of the weight. Never under estimate how heavy glass is. Basically you have to remove any trim at the top and bottom of the surrounding frame, remove any clip on trim on the sliding panel, then lower the door by backing off the wheel trucks by turning the adjuster screws. This will cause the door to sink down. (There maybe an anti-lift mechanism or spacer which stops the door being forced off its track) Once all trim is off you will be able to see how the panel fits to the track. On my door I had to lift it up at the same time as pull the bottom of the frame out so it moved away from the track. You will need an assistant or two to help lift it off and place it on a strong, level area such as a table. Try and keep the frame level and DONT let it rest on the glass - only support it on the frame. The door wheels can now be accessed at the bottom. What usually happens is debris builds up and clogs up the wheels and track that can't be accessed when the door is in place. Lots of retailers sell the door wheel trucks so it's just a case of measuring them.
Great tips. We have an issue with our patio door is that water is trapped inside the window sash at bottom when opening and shutting the door you can hear it sloshing around and it slowly seeps out from the join at the bottom inside the house and at the end corner point. I identified that water must have got in from gap in the beading in bottom corner but its now how do I get that water out from inside bottom of the door! Any advice would be much appreciated?
That's an interesting problem. Never heard of water getting into the actual frame except in severe floods when door is partially submerged. Short of removing the sealed glass unit from the frame, or removing entire door (definitely need several helpers to lift safely), you could make a small hole in the most inconspicuous part of the frame on the outside and hope it drains out. Then hole could be sealed with silicone sealant or one of those white plastic screw hole covers used on flat pack furniture or kitchen cabinets. Another possibility is to remove frame and see if the water drains out if the door wheel units are unscrewed.
Hi I had a sliding door custom made and now I get water inside the track when it rains hard the water starts coming in through the bottom frame seal. I see there are 2 holes on each end of the inside of the track but i dont see any outside weeping holes. Could it be that the manufacturer forgot to make the weeping holes on the outside door frame. How can I fix this problem ?
Hi, if you can poke some fine wire down the holes to see if they exit the outside of the frame. If not I'm wondering if the installers unknowingly blocked the drain holes when the frame was sealed up? Other possibility is the manufacturer forgot to punch out the external drainage holes or slots.