[twvette]

Its really lame these doors were not designed to be weather proof. Not practical to expect the patio to be put back up for a rain shower.

Am ok with adding a little weight as already heavy and not a zero gravity door or similar.

I have some liner on order so gonna be the guinea pig it seems. Will seal the bolts etc. one way or another too. I think the only risk could still have is under the door seals as water flows off the edge of the top surface if there is a joint in the aluminum there too (which I suspect there is) so might look into pulling the seal and caulking the joint or similar.