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About Bill Rodgers
Expertise
I have years of experience dealing with water infiltration issues associated with windows and doors. I have been a certified EIFS installer and am familiar with all types of stucco and masonry veneers. I can help you select the best windows and doors for any residence or multifamily building.

Experience
I've been a building contractor since 1977. Prior to that time I was the building official for Frederick County Virginia. I'm currently licensed in six states including: Oregon, Arizona, California, Hawaii, New Jersey and Florida. My primary business is solving and correcting water infiltration problems in residential structures.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, 1972. I am an accredited instructor for the Installation Masters Institute. I regularly teach window and door installers how to be Certified Master Installers of windows and doors. The Installation Masters Institute is currently licensed to and administered by Architectural Testing Inc. for the American Architectural Manufacturer's Association.

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Home Improvement--General - Therma Tru French Patio Door

Expert: Bill Rodgers - 11/2/2009

Question
Bill, you stated this statement in a previous response about a Therma Tru French Patio Door : Not withstanding that, If you've installed the door, plumb level and square and it still leaks, my bet is that your exposure is beyond what the doors were designed for. If this is the situation is the there a door manufacturer you would recommend if the homeowner can experience driving rain with up 30 to 40 mph winds? My Therma Tru door has leaked since it was installed,the weather stripping has not held and it leaks under the door. I have paid three contractors in the Dallas area to help me with no luck. I had the second floor windows taken out on the second story and had a deck built. Every time it rains hard to where the water hits the back of the house the door leaks down to the first floor. I a looking for a resolution.

Answer
Hi Larry,

Therma Tru makes a DP 50 door system that WILL solve your issue.

Check them out here:

http://www.thermatru.com/products/entry/specifications/performance/index.aspx

Your problem is likely because the contractor chose the cheapest option available rater than match the door system to the exposure.

Best of luck

Bill Rodgers

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