Enclosed Lanai Leaking
 

We enclosed our lanai almost 3 yrs ago with double paned sliding doors. We’ve had problems from the beginning with water coming in one corner when we have a hard rain. We’ve been told that is common and expected but weren’t told that before installation. I’m curious if anyone else has the problem or are we being given the run around by our contractor? They’ve been out a number of times but have been unable to solve the issue.

It's not common. You are getting the run around. It shouldn't leak.

They either fix it now or go to small claims court

Mine has never leaked. One would think a bit of caulking on the outside would take care of it.

I would give the contractor one more call (opportunity) to fix this and explain that if they do not, you will file a complaint with the BBB and Seniors against crime. Hopefully this will be enough to get their attention, and if not then DO IT! This will cost you nothing, versus filing a claim or hiring a lawyer.

We had a leak last year after Custom Windows did our Florida room.

Turned out caulking was not done completely. They came out and fixed the problem.

Thinking this might be your problem.

Not common.

The author should be able to determine the manufacture of the sliders. Call them and ask if leaks are normal. Tell the manufacture what the contractor is saying, and ask what the remedy is. That way you'll know if the contractor is feeding you a line of B.S. (which I'm sure he is.) Sliders should not leak except perhaps in a hurricane.

Is the water actually getting on the floor or just in the slider track? It’s normal to see some water in the track occasionally but it should drain to the outside

Along with all of the other recommendations you might want to verify that there is nothing blocking your gutters' drainage.

Mine does not leak. You might need an attorney.

It overflows the track and comes onto the tile floor.

Ours has a place that leaks too, but we put a towel there only when it’s a heavy rain coming at that direction. Our contractor came out several times too. From what we understand, this is common.

Please mention the companies you used that gave you these leaks. Just information, no blame intended.

If your outside grading is such that you get water against the slider that is higher than the track during heavy rain you will get water indoors. Our neighbor got water in Lanai before enclosure and therefore raised lanai floor when they enclosed.

If water gets in track from direct rainfall, the track drainage should be adequate to keep water out.