Door Frames
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09-13-06, 01:39 PM
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Door Frames
I have a back door that the frame keeps coming apart on (it separates). Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this problem or what causes it? Thank you.
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09-13-06, 01:49 PM
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I will try to get you a picture as soon as I can. I am a single mom and do my best to fix things myself; but this thing is driving me crazy.
The best way I can describe it is: if you are standing in the doorway - facing the door frame - it looks as if the door facings and the wall pull away from the part of the frame you are facing. I guess all of these parts have names, but I am not sure what is what. I can tell you that I can take a hammer and knock it back together; it just keeps coming undone though.
Thanks.
The best way I can describe it is: if you are standing in the doorway - facing the door frame - it looks as if the door facings and the wall pull away from the part of the frame you are facing. I guess all of these parts have names, but I am not sure what is what. I can tell you that I can take a hammer and knock it back together; it just keeps coming undone though.
Thanks.
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09-13-06, 03:23 PM
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Sounds like the trim is coming loose from the jamb. A couple of finish nails after you pound it back in place should do the trick.
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09-13-06, 04:20 PM
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The part of the frame where the hinge is fastened is called the jamb. There is a jamb on the hinge side, on the latch side, and on top.
If the jamb is moving around, it probably needs to be secured with wood screws through the jamb and into the wall framing. You could get a more finished look with some long finish nails. Good luck. Hope this works for you.
If the jamb is moving around, it probably needs to be secured with wood screws through the jamb and into the wall framing. You could get a more finished look with some long finish nails. Good luck. Hope this works for you.
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09-14-06, 11:15 AM
Most interior doors these days are made with what's called a "split jamb", meaning that the jamb is in two pieces that fit together allowing some adjustment for variances in wall thickness. When these doors come from the supplier, the trim for each side of the door frame is attached to the two sides of the split jamb. One side has the hinges mounted in it - the other side is removed and the frame is slid into the rough opening. After it is adjusted for level and plumb, it is attached in the rough frame, and the other side of the split jamb is slid into place from the other side. It should then be nailed to keep it from coming apart - as I think yours is doing.
You can probably just nail the door trim (casing) to the wall with finishing nails as it is already attached to the jamb-half.
Hope this helps.
You can probably just nail the door trim (casing) to the wall with finishing nails as it is already attached to the jamb-half.
Hope this helps.
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09-14-06, 11:31 AM
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That occurred to me, just a split jamb has no business as an exterior door which by "back door" I assumed it was. That's the main reason I asked for a better explanation or pic.
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It is an exterior door (the rear entrance to the house). I have tried nailing the "facings" with finishing nails, but this has not fixed the problem. It is the side of the door without the hinges though. This house was built in the 50's; although, I am not sure if that helps any.
Thank you for your advice and help.
Thank you for your advice and help.
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09-14-06, 05:23 PM
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By facings I assume you mean the casement. All I can think to tell you is to nail down whatever is loose. I know that sounds pretty vague but I don't know what else to say. If the nail does not hit something solid underneath it will have no hold power so the nail will have to be long enough to go through the jam or casement to secure it to the framing. Sorry I can't be more help.
