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How Do You Repair Rotten Door Jams?

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How Do You Repair Rotten Door Jams?

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Repairing a door jam is not a small job, but it can be done by the average do-it-your selfer. Step 1 Use the putty knife to break the paint seal and gently pry the molding away from frame. Use the hack saw to cut the nails from between the molding and the frame. (this will keep you from having to replace the molding as well) Step 2 Cut horizontally across the side jamb with a hand or power saw within a few inches of the top jamb. You can now pry the bulk of the side jamb from the wall. Then use a wood chisel to split the remaining piece apart so that it can be removed Step 3 Cut and nail the new jamb in place. Use the wood spacers to keep the new side jamb pressed against the old top jamb. Use the door as a guide on where to place the new jamb.

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