Shifted sagging glass on entry door with side lites
Fiberglass doors, original to home which is about 13 years old. MMI brand, maybe PlastPro?
Have noticed that the glass in the doors has shifted lower considerably. In some cases you can see where the frame has moved, in others where the glass seems to have dropped inside the frame (both situations visible in the attached pictures). Was intending to paint soon, but I'm concerned I have a bigger problem to deal with first.
Common issue? Any fix other than either replacing the glass or fully replacing the doors?
No, I wouldn't say it's a common problem... probably specific to that brand and their design/engineering. About all you can do is try to clean what old sealant you can and then recaulk before painting and hope that it's done moving.
Thanks. I was particularly concerned about the glass which looks like it has shifted downward in its frame, which is different than the whole frame moving.
I've got, and have had, similar Fiberglass/steel doors. The glass insert usually sit on some pins that are part of the moldings on each side of the window that support the glass when they are screwed together.
Not really a a big issue other than it may need to be taken apart and reset so the insert doesnt sag.
I have 2 transom windows that need a replacement IGU. I read somewhere that they have to be removed from the outside. If so then it's a bummer as they are on the second story floor and I'd dead scared of heights!
If they can be removed from the inside what needs to be done? I have attached pictures for reference.
I do not know what the thickness of the IGU is - these are builder grade 1995 vintage!
Would appreciate any instructions please and thanks in advance.
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We changed our floors last year and notice that there was dampness on the subfloor in the two corners of the sliding door. We called a handyman and he applied caulk on the corners and the tracks!.
After this and in the last one year i notice that whenever it rains, a lot of water gets collected on the sliding door track. Water comes on both the fixed and the sliding door sides, i see that it is the same track, so if water comes on one side of the pane will collect on the same track. I checked for the weep holes on the track and could not locate them. I do see the weep holes on the outside on both the corners and i cleaned them, also did not see any blockage on the outside of the weep hole. Need experts help with
1. finding the weep hole on the track
2. Has more water started coming into the tracks or less water goes out the weeping hole due to caulking on the track and corners.
Attaching pictures to the post. Picture number 0 has text added to explain the situation.
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Thanks,
MK
03-11-22, 12:57 PM
