Good flashing is key to a french door installation.
How to flash french doors.
How to prep for installing an exterior door by making custom metal flashing.
Install the drip cap under the house wrap and caulk all the critical areas.
In fact the absence of effective flashing at this 20 year old sliding glass door photo above led to the need for a complete door door jamb and trim replacement on this poughkeepsie home.
It s not that hard to do.
When properly installed vycor plus flashing tape reduces the risk of mold and rot development and contributes to energy efficiency.
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When the new door was installed we included a sit built pan flashing and membrane flashing around the door for a more durable replacement.