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Garage door R/O framed in directly to slab

Nikko1018 | Posted in General Questions on

Hello GBA Community, 

I have a garage that was converted into living space Before I bought the property. As I am living in and gutting the house I found the garage door was framed directly on the concrete pad and not on a raised footing. This has caused water intrusion. 

When I reroof my first thought is to add over hangs to help keep water away,  but in the mean time is there any sound solutions?

I’m thinking possibly a flashing tape or liquid applied membrane possibly from proclima. 
There is also a crack in the concrete which I’m planning on using some sort of epoxy seal probably from sika flex. 

Thanks for any suggestions

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