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Replacing rotted door jamb.
Over time rainwater can damage and rot the door jamb and brick mold on an exterior door.
Measure and cut the replacement jamb to length.
Do it yourself repair replace door jambs and save.
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2 nail pine 1x4 guide blocks to the doorjamb around the damaged area.
Use a sharp utility knife to cut through the caulking holding the brick mold.
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To repair rotted door frame first remove rotted wood with a 5 in 1 or other sharp tool.
Mix polyester wood filler or bondo wood filler and press it into the recess with a putty knife.
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To replace damaged brick mold door casing.
Here s how to go about repairing it.
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Measure from the threshold to the bottom of the door stop.
1 remove any nails or screws from the damaged area.
Then coat the rotted door frame area with wood hardener as shown.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair a damaged doorjamb.
3 adjust the router s depth of cut to equal the thickness of the poplar patch.