UPVC front door rain drainage problem

[littlemissstroppyknickers]

hi there, i'm hoping that someone in the know may be able to give me some help on how to make some drainage holes in the frame of my upvc front door. it has one of these weathersheilds on it, but it's not the correct length so roughly 2 inches of the door isn't protected. therefore my carpet is wet in heavy rain. i was told not long ago that most doors like this have drainage holes in the door frame but i was never told how i could make them, only that it was possible. i have a drill etc, but i'm not sure how to drill the holes. do i need to drill at an angle so that the hole will come out of the exterior part of the frame, or can i get away with just drilling straight down? any help would be great as i'm a bit new to this diy stuff! cheers!

 

[kevash]

Drainage slots/holes are usually done at the time of maufacturing,sometimes they are missed of so have to be done on site.Upvc profiles are chambered so you have to know where to drill for the drainage to work.

Its difficult to advise without seeing it.When the door is open is the threshold upvc or aluminium?

 

[littlemissstroppyknickers]

cheers for the response, but i may now have someone who knows how to do it. my neighbour has the same problem with her identical door and her brother thinks he can sort it out for us. if not then i'll take some pics and post them on here so you can see.

 

[masona]

The problem is that the bottom panel or d/g unit would have to come out to put in the drain hole slot in the bottom rail of the door as well.

If you're having no luck, send a picture and we'll try & help.

 

[littlemissstroppyknickers]

hi there again, ta for all the help. it's not a problem now, it's been done.