Exterior door under covered porch

[justinae]

What is the standard in terms of flashing an exterior door when it's completely under a covered porch. Early 1900's home. Door is set in about 3' from the closest side so potentially some seriously sideways rain, maybe? But could I get by with just good caulk behind trim and under sill, spray foam gap from inside and call it good?

thanks,
Justin

[JayNos]

Re: Exterior door under covered porch

Treat it like a regular door. The house may be powerwashed one day.

[gburnet]

Re: Exterior door under covered porch

Treat it like a regular door. The house may be powerwashed one day.

Agreed. Don't skip any protection under the assumption the door won't see weather. That porch could be a thing of the past one day, but the door might remain.

[justinae]

Re: Exterior door under covered porch

OK, thanks guys. I'll give it the usual treatment.

[mjtent]

Re: Exterior door under covered porch

I think it would be nice for you and us if you would post some photos of your work. In that way we can give you some advices and in our part we could learn this one.