Dry Rot Door Jamb

2 nail pine 1x4 guide blocks to the doorjamb around the damaged area.

Dry rot door jamb.

My customer had 6 door jambs that had rot in about the same place and size. You can mold and shape it to match the original wood profile. Here s how to go about repairing it. To repair rotted door frame first remove rotted wood with a 5 in 1 or other sharp tool.

Replace the damaged portion of your door jamb with the framesaver jamb bottom and never have to worry about door frame rot again. Use a polyester filler to rebuild rotted or damaged wood. You ve noticed some dark spots on the door jamb but the damage is clearly contained to one area. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair a damaged doorjamb.

Replace the full jamb if the mold has visibly spread through the door jamb causing it to bend or crumble. To replace damaged brick mold door casing. Repair the rotted portion if you prod the area with a screwdriver and the wood is soft but intact. Features a composite base that is connected to wood in a finger jointed pattern.

It s a fairly inexpensive job with around 50 for parts. Over time rainwater can damage and rot the door jamb and brick mold on an exterior door. Affiliate tool links for this video. Then coat the rotted door frame area with wood hardener.

These were large double door units and i did not want to remove the unit and replace the complete jamb. Use a sharp utility knife to cut through the caulking holding the brick mold. It takes paint well and won t rot. Framesaver bottoms provide your door frame lasting protection and uncompromised durability.

Measure and cut the replacement jamb to length. 1 remove any nails or screws from the damaged area. Dewalt 20v oscillating multitool my new one. Measure from the threshold to the bottom of the door stop.

I cut out the rotted area and cut the brick molding a little higher than the removed area. Video tutorial to show how to fix and replace the common entrance door jamb frame that rots away.