There are many places where water can leak into your home.
Water seeps through wood paneling of front door.
In addition to keeping the sill off the slab pease s no wick frame system includes dual seal weather stripping and dip treated moisture resistant wood parts.
You will need a pan under the door that is flashed in such a way that any water coming in from above sheets to the outside and any water from the outside is directed down toward the foundation.
Moisture could be seeping into your home from the top.
If the standing water comes from the floor then you know the water cut through the entire piece of wood.
The problem is that in a driving rain aiming toward the front door some water is still getting in at the seam where the little plastic weather stripping meets the wood on the threshold.
Ridding your home of mildew and mold can prove to be quite a task and often times means replacement of the floors.
Excess water and moisture gets absorbed in wood drywall insulation and wallpaper which can lead to warping stains bubbling and deterioration.
If you have wood floors the water can damage them so badly by creating a black in color finish if the water seeps in deep enough.
Hidden water leaks can also cause mold to grow and spread in areas behind walls and ceilings where it is not easily detected.
Some areas like your roof are obvious locations.
The rot is often found when homeowners decide.
You might have as much as a 1 8 inch gap between the door and the frame and the door and threshold allowing drafts and sometimes even rain to enter.
I recently installed one of these thresholds and door sweeps on my front door photos below.
If you watch this video you will see a pan installed in the door opening.
Your home s front door should keep out the elements but sometimes the weatherstripping around it is poor damaged or nonexistent.
One potential problem area you can.
A second line of defense is a foam spacer in between the frame and the sill that keeps incidental water from seeping in.
However in some instances the top corner of the door is the true culprit.
If mold in hidden areas is not found and addressed it can cause.
Whether your door is sagging or bowed or just not making proper contact with the weatherstrip to seal out air and water the upper corners of your frame could be the problem.
Both are types of seals that among other things keep water from coming in under your door.
How to stop water leaks under a door frame.