A Mudgeeraba homeowner found bad timber rot at the bottom of the external laundry door frame, after years of moisture had got into it.
Rather than replacing the whole frame, I cut out the rotten timber and repaired it with new treated timber sections, shaped to match the existing profile, then primed and painted them.
The door works properly again, the frame is sound, and the repair blends in with the original, saving the cost of a full new frame.
How I repair a rotted door frame
- Probe the timber to find where the rot stops.
- Cut out the rotten section back to sound wood.
- Splice in treated timber shaped to the same profile.
- Seal the joins and the bottom end grain against water.
- Prime and paint so it blends in.
Need something similar done in Mudgeeraba? I’m Dan, a licensed tradesman and former builder with 35+ years in the building industry, and I do every job myself. See my handyman services in Mudgeeraba, or get a free quote. You can also call Sue on 0435 207 771.
