Fixing Rotten Door Jam Hinge

The pvc bottom is factory joined to a primed wood frame that can be drilled sanded and finished just like wood.

Fixing rotten door jam hinge.

If you are fixing just a few loose screw holes for something that has multiple hinges like a door you can put a wedge underneath it to support it while you unscrew the loose hinge and fix the stripped holes. If all the hinges have loose screws it will be easier to just completely remove the door. The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. Fix it the right way not the wrong way.

Once the old door frame is removed the rot is visible in the wood framing. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair a damaged doorjamb. A simple method of using golf tees to fix holes that have been stripped out and are to big so the screws will not tighten up the hinge to the door or jamb. To repair rotted door frame first remove rotted wood with a 5 in 1 or other sharp tool.

It features a patented pvc bottom right at the point where moisture rot and mold threaten most wood jamb kits. You can mold and shape it to match the original wood profile. Then coat the rotted door frame area with wood hardener. How to repair a rotten wood door frame using miracle bond epoxy.

The ever jamb is the answer for an affordable rot resistant door frame kit. 1 remove any nails or screws from the damaged area. If there is paint over the hinge you can. Use a polyester filler to rebuild rotted or damaged wood.

2 nail pine 1x4 guide blocks to the doorjamb around the damaged area. It takes paint well and won t rot. Outdoor decks horizontal decking boards and stair treads can also hold water.