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Rain Water and Melting Snow Getting Under My Garage Doors

9 years ago

The grade on my driveway was done incorrectly and I am getting water seeping under my garage doors.
I am concerned that over time the water getting into the garage will cause the bottom of the door framing will rot and become susceptible to carpenter ants and or termites.
I was wondering short of tearing up the driveway and having it graded properly if there were any other solutions other may know about.
Thanks

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9 years ago
No good solution but the correct permanent one. If the builder sloped it incorrectly, HE should be the one addressing it.
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