Leaking uPVC door

[Scott Hatton]

Hi folks,

Anyone got any tips on repairing a leaking uPVC door?

The plastic seal that holds one of the panels in place seems to have come
away so water is leaking down inside and collecting in the frame. This then
over-flows and comes into my porch.

Couple of questions.

What the best way to reseal? Can I buy a new plastic seal or should I just
repair? I've trying gluing the seal back down with silicone sealant or
superglue or PVC glue but it doesn't want to take. Holds to the door but
not the plastic seal. How are these held in place when the door is made?

Also should the frame drain itself? There are a couple of slots in the
frame that could be drainage holes and although they are clear the water
doesn't drain. Just wonder if it should. These are inside the frames
actual seal.

Many thanks in advance,

Scott

[Cejay]

Hi Scot
If I understand you correctly the beading is damaged.
This is an angled piece of plastic with an integral rubber seal in one edge.
You really need to replace the beads they clip into the door frame holding
the panels (either glass or plastic ) in place.
You need to identify the manufacturer of the bead (not the door).
You will have to remove one and take it to a double glazing or conservatory
manufacturer;who should be able to ID the type and hopefully sell you a
replacement.

Good luck & Merry Xmas
CJ

[Rick]

Post by Cejay
Hi Scot
If I understand you correctly the beading is damaged.

If this is the case, i.e. the bead is damaged, you could have problems
finding a replacement unless you can identify the profile manufacturer. Even
if you do you may well find that any stockist is much more interested in
doing the job for you rather than sell you a piece of bead.

If this is a bottom bead it may be possible to remove it carefully and put
it into the top position, sticking it with silicon if necessary, and using
the good bead in the bottom.

Richard

[Scott Hatton]

Post by Rick

Post by Cejay
Hi Scot
If I understand you correctly the beading is damaged.

If this is the case, i.e. the bead is damaged, you could have problems
finding a replacement unless you can identify the profile manufacturer. Even
if you do you may well find that any stockist is much more interested in
doing the job for you rather than sell you a piece of bead.
If this is a bottom bead it may be possible to remove it carefully and put
it into the top position, sticking it with silicon if necessary, and using
the good bead in the bottom.
Richard

Thanks for the replies.

Yep, it is the beading that is causing me problems. It's the bottom beading
of a bottom plastic panel on the door. It's doesn't seem to be damaged, but
just coming unstuck. I guess this could be because it's become brittle over
the years.

I'll remove it and try my luck with a few local companies.

Any thoughts on the drainage holes? Should it have them, or is this the
'dry side' of the frame?

Thanks again and have a great Christmas!

Scott

[Rick]

Post by Scott Hatton
It's doesn't seem to be damaged, but
just coming unstuck. I guess this could be because it's become brittle over
the years.

Could be that it has come unclipped. Can you pull it gently away and see if
there is a projecting tongue. If there is, is it in one piece? Putting it
back can be tricky as beads from different profile manufacturers need
different treatment to get them back.

The ideal tool is a small rubber mallet and usually you just have to give
them a sharp tap in just the right place and at just the right angle. But,
it is just a tap. If you need to give it a belt then you are doing it wrong.
Try hitting the bead about in the middle at 45 degrees. If that doesn't work
try raising and lowering the impact point. The amount of force needed would
make your finger sore if you missed. If you are hitting it to smash the
aforementioned digit you are to hard and will damage it.

Re the drain holes. These would normally be on the side of the frame which
is outside. They should run through the frame to drainage holes leading
eventually to the exterior, via the door frame, as opposed to the frame of
the door. The drainage holes in the doors framing are probably underneath
and if water doesn't drain away something is blocked and is usually
unblockable due to the design of the webs inside the door frame profile. Try
poking stout wire up and down the various openings.

Good luck,
Richard

[Scott Hatton]

Post by Rick

Post by Scott Hatton
It's doesn't seem to be damaged, but
just coming unstuck. I guess this could be because it's become brittle

over

Post by Scott Hatton
the years.

Could be that it has come unclipped. Can you pull it gently away and see if
there is a projecting tongue. If there is, is it in one piece? Putting it
back can be tricky as beads from different profile manufacturers need
different treatment to get them back.
The ideal tool is a small rubber mallet and usually you just have to give
them a sharp tap in just the right place and at just the right angle. But,
it is just a tap. If you need to give it a belt then you are doing it wrong.
Try hitting the bead about in the middle at 45 degrees. If that doesn't work
try raising and lowering the impact point. The amount of force needed would
make your finger sore if you missed. If you are hitting it to smash the
aforementioned digit you are to hard and will damage it.
Re the drain holes. These would normally be on the side of the frame which
is outside. They should run through the frame to drainage holes leading
eventually to the exterior, via the door frame, as opposed to the frame of
the door. The drainage holes in the doors framing are probably underneath
and if water doesn't drain away something is blocked and is usually
unblockable due to the design of the webs inside the door frame profile. Try
poking stout wire up and down the various openings.
Good luck,
Richard

Thanks Richard.

Will give these tips a go.

Scott