Door canopies, sometimes referred to as a door hoods, provide shed door leak protection with a dripless front gutter. Our canopies divert water away from building structures. This helps stop leaks and keeps doorways, walks and ramps drip free.
First and foremost, a DOORBRIM door canopy is an affordable and proven solution to help solve leaking issues at doors and windows. Furthermore, all types of buildings including residential, industrial and commercial are suitable for DOORBRIM door & window canopies.
DOORBRIM Benefits:
A DOORBRIM door canopy is a rain deflectors for exterior doors made from durable ABS plastic, consequently it is weather tolerant and can prevent shed door leaking.
Sized for a standard 36″ door or window.
Dimensions are 54 1/4″ outside width, 51 1/2″ inside width, 7 1/2″ high and 7 1/2″ deep. Additional specifications:
Door hoods come in standard UV protected colors of almond (off white), beige or gray. Additionally, you can easily painted them any custom color.
Easily installed with (optional) stainless steel fasteners in a simple bed of caulking.
Installation on rough or uneven surfaces like brick, rough texture stucco, tilt up concrete or metal buildings are possible but require an (optional) combination of closed cell foam butyl rods and structural caulking.
Most noteworthy, DOORBRIM products prevent costly and premature repairs.
Green Features: DOORBRIM door canopies proactively discourage hidden mold by preventing water intrusion.
Door canopies extend the life of doors, jambs and hardware.
ABS plastic is also fully recyclable.
Finally, your Satisfaction is Guaranteed.
Why buy DOORBRIM products?
Our rain deflectors provide shed door leak protection and are superior to competitor metal flashings in several aspects. Unlike our competitors products made of steel, DOORBRIM awnings will never rust and will last a lifetime. A huge difference is the integrated front gutter. DOORBRIM awnings project a full 7 1/2″ away from the wall compared to small metal drip edges. The front gutter will not only prevent dripping but will direct water out and away from building structures. Extend the life of your doors, windows and hardware with DOORBRIM awnings. Install our awnings easily with minimum tools. They are great alternative to expensive repairs and replacement.
Leak Checklist Tool for Doors and Windows.
DOORBRIM Services?
Send us a few images, if your experiencing window or door leaks, and our staff will analyze your circumstances and make our best recommendations. Make sure to include an image of the overall building showing the site and roof overhangs, if existing. We will make every effort to help you solve your problem and we don’t always recommend a DOORBRIM canopy to stop shed door leaking.
Links To Useful Articles On The Proper Method Of Installation For Various Types Of Doors:
1) Flashing A Door Rough Opening Is A Very Important Step That Is Often Skipped When Installing A New Door.
A) This Method Demonstrates The Use Of A Modified Material To Construct A Pan On A Wood Subfloor.
See Video http://www.finehomebuilding.com/How-To/Video/Flash-Rough-Opening.aspx.
B) This Method Demonstrates The Use Of A Metal Pan On A Wood Subfloor. Installing French Doors – Journal Of Light Construction (FEB 2010).
2) We also Highly Recommend Using The New Composite Pre-Hung Doors With Integral Threshold Similar To The Endura Framesaver. The Bottom 8-12 inches Of These Frames Are Made Of Composite Wood Guaranteed For Life Against Termites And Rot. Check Out Their Videos. I Also Suggest Using Composite Or PVC Door Brick Moldings And A Pre-Made Sloped Sill Pan. ENDURA PRODUCTS
Links to Useful Articles:
1) “Understanding why doors leak”. The Construction Specifier May 2, 2013.
2) “Installing an Exterior Door”, Journal of Light Construction by John Spier May 29, 2019.
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