Pull out the rotted post from between the doorjambs.
Replacing wood around garage door.
Remove all wood trim from the garage door post using a hammer and pry bar.
A common place for wood rot to be found is on the lower part of a garage door trim jamb this repair seems intimidating but it is actually a very easy repair.
After removing the old door installing the new door is done by stacking the door panels one at a time and fitting the roller tracks around the panels wheels.
Then coat the rotted door frame area with wood hardener.
Dig out all the dirt and rotted wood from the hole where the post once stood.
Use a polyester filler to rebuild rotted or damaged wood.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut through the nails holding the doorjambs to the garage door post.
To repair rotted door frame first remove rotted wood with a 5 in 1 or other sharp tool.
You can mold and shape it to match the original wood profile.
Garage door trim is notorious for water penetration.
A new garage door is a diy project any homeowner can do with a couple of strong friends.