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How to Repair a Damaged Frame Caused by an Attempted Entry on a Door

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    • 1). Peel away the weatherstripping held in the groove of the door frame.

    • 2). Use a putty knife or small pry bar to remove the caulking and door casing from the frame.

    • 3). Use a circular saw to cut away the damaged part of the door frame and remove the wood jamb.

    • 4). Use a chisel to remove all the remaining wood left by the circular saw.

    • 5). Use a putty knife to push any leftover insulation back between the gap of the framing, if necessary.

    • 6). Use a measuring tape to measure the width and length of the frame to determine the size of the replacement wood.

    • 7). Use a circular saw to cut the replacement wood to your desired width and a miter saw to cut the wood to your desired length.

    • 8). Push the new piece of wood into place where the old wood was located.

    • 9). Inspect the framing to be sure that the gap between the door and frame are accurate.

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      Use several 2-inch finish nails to secure the door frame in place.

    • 11

      Use 3-inch deck screws to install the latch and deadbolt striker plates on the frame.

    • 12

      Use silicone acrylic latex caulk to fill the frame joints.

    • 13

      Use several finish nails to reinstall the door casing. Paint or stain the new frame if desired.

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