Split Door frame
#1
03-10-15, 10:39 AM
Split Door frame
I am new here and this is my first post. I have a door frame that is split and I would like to know if there is a way to repair it or do I have to replace it? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
#3
03-10-15, 10:55 AM
First thank you very much for the quick response. The door is rubbing on the locking side, but it started to do that prior to the split. Can I glue and clamp it, or I am being foolish to think that would hold. It is a solid wood door. Thanks!
#5
03-10-15, 11:45 AM
Longer screws will secure the hinge to the stud behind the jamb instead of just the jamb. Often the hinge screws will work loose resulting in an ill fitting door. You want to make sure you have the door operating correctly before you address the cosmetic stuff.
#6
03-10-15, 12:37 PM
I'd be more inclined to remove the door, replace the damaged jamb, and rehang it, but understand that may turn into a fair amount more work, and may or may not be necessary, so don't see anything wrong with trying to repair it. Before getting the glue out though, I would clamp it first, to see if there are any splinters that might keep it from drawing together, and to play with clamp location for the best fit. I would also remove the hinge screws before pulling it together, and, before re-installing them, would make sure that the holes in the damaged portions are large enough so that the smooth shank of the screws don't wedge the crack open again when they are installed. And definitely longer screws, as Mark mentioned, so that the framing is carrying the load.
#7
03-11-15, 08:17 AM
Thank you all very much. Just bought a few new clamps, am going to use Titebond III glue, and screws that are a half inch longer. Thanks again everyone, great website!
#8
03-11-15, 08:20 AM
How long does that make the screw? You want to make sure it's long enough to penetrate the jamb AND securely mount into the stud behind the jamb. A 1.5" screw wouldn't be too long, 2" is probably better.
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