Our south facing exterior door sticks more when temps are warm and/or it's wet. After a rain or the deck is powerwashed is when it is worst.
From the inside, I can see that the bottom of the door frame/trim is bowed in - that's where it is sticking. Also, on the outside, the board under the threshold which looks like a 2x4, is loose and appears to be decaying, although I haven't probed it with a screwdriver yet.
Any input would be greatly appreciated, I'd like to fix this problem while I stain the deck, this week.
2007-04-05 03:28:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Remove the interior trim. from the side where you have the bow in the jamb. There may be shims there. if so take one out and drive a 2 1/2 in. screw in the jamb this should pull the jamb back to plumb. as for the outside replace the board. but before you put the new one in make sure you silicone under the sill well.
2007-04-05 12:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by davek md 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi too easy, the bowing you mentioned is probably the culprit. The door frames wether metal or wood can have a tendency to go out of shape.
Take a close look at every inch of the frame (especially where it is sticking) and the answer will come to you.
You may need to replace the frame or repair the damaged part. If it is made of wood I would not advise power washing or wetting it as the wood will swell when moisture gets inside it.
Anyway good luck for now
from James'
2007-04-05 03:36:33 · answer #2 · answered by Mrbond 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be checking out that threshold sooner rather than later. If you can get at it from underneath (i.e. basement) try to see if you look at the sub floor. If the floor is rotting you have a big problem that needs to be corrected ASAP.
I suspect the door is warped, assuming it's wood. You can take the door off and using a hand plane, take thin layers off of it until it clears the threshold.
Ultimately it sounds like you have a water problem. You've got water that isn't draining away from the door/threshold. Do you have rain gutters above the door? You need to prevent standing/splashing water around the door.
2007-04-05 03:43:24 · answer #3 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The wood around your door, or the door itself, is not sealed. The pores in the wood are expanding and contracting with the humidity. I would either a) replace the wood frame where you see the bending and paint everything nicely or b) seal all the wood with a good coat of paint.
In your case, it looks like you need to replace the frame. Keep it sealed with good paint and primer and it will last a very long time. Especially because it is south facing, it will get very dry and then very damp easily.
2007-04-05 03:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by Klaatu verata nichto 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don know
the wood expanded in the heat
find the spot either top side or bottom
put a circular sandpaper attachment to your drill n stand away. then paint to seal wood from moisture
2007-04-05 03:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go poke around with that screwdriver! if you have more bad wood under it or wherever, i would consult a carpenter about it before you do the deck!
2007-04-05 03:35:59 · answer #6 · answered by gands4ever 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be foundation problems, but more than Likely it's just from your door swelling due to the temperatures around it!
2007-04-05 03:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by Jon C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take the help of a professional carpenter.
2007-04-05 03:33:08 · answer #8 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋