How to fix, repair replace rotted exterior door jamb, Easy!

[@michaelliquori7140]

Thank you for providing this video. You explained all the steps clearly with great editing, keeping focus on the main repair. You gave me the confidence to take this job on. Thanks again. Take care

[@homemend]

Awesome comment my friend. If I can write a comment for myself and how the videos can help people. It would sound a lot like your comment. It is getting the heart… Thanks for sharing

[@deathinaction]

Yeah really great tutorial

[@user-ju3od5gy5q]

this guy's videos are great. No bs, just goes after it and gets the problem fixed without doing other stuff that will increase the repair cost that isnt really necessary.

[@homemend]

Thank you user. You are awesome! Thanks for the comment

[@DylanOlson]

Bro idk why but your channel is way too underrated!! Half of the videos I needed to watch to redo stuff around the house were yours! Big help and very straight forward!

[@homemend]

Hey Dylan. Thanks for saying so my friend. It helps people and that makes me happy. Thanks for watching.

[@servihomestead4324]

Hi, Dustin, this is Dustin from Louisiana. Very nice video. Concise and helpful.

[@homemend]

Hey Dustin from Louisiana man I always wanted to come visit you guys maybe taste some alligator? Or maybe not lol thanks so much for sharing

[@cstephanszumba]

Wow! You have helped me save lots of $$$! Im confident my husband and I can fix our rotted wood on the door frame, thank you!

[@homemend]

That is awesome CS. Thank you so much. More to come

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

Looks great! Big difference from all that rot, and you saved the door!

[@homemend]

thank you Lori! people do like saving stuff...thanks for sharing!

[@slappadabass3290]

I wish I could be as care-free as you. I’m an Electrician so I’m pretty meticulous. I would’ve had to make the stir stick pieces even lol

[@homemend]

hey No!...that can be a bit demanding....thanks for sharing

[@beverlycharles6534]

Yeah and I prolly would wasted time driving to get some more lumber. Lol. That's why I never get projects done. Driving back and forth from Lowes and Menards for every little thing.

[@tedstryker7965]

I like this guy. Straight to the point like a joint.

[@homemend]

Thank you Ted! Let’s get to it!

[@imsogodsgurl]

Quarter inch finger trowel? Haha! Love your sense of humor! Another great fix, Dustin, thank you!

[@homemend]

thank you god's gurl! always a pleasure!

[@rockerjam65]

Finally, someone who actually knows what they’re doing! Thanks!

[@homemend]

Thank you rocker!

[@rockerjam65]

@@homemend common-sense goes a long way. You seem to have it.

[@sunrisesunset7]

And I would take it by his name RockerJam knows DoorJams?

[@bazzani21]

Was it the use of a paint stirrer that made you a believer 🤦‍♂️

[@philindeblanc]

For a shed, that works just fine, but for a door thats like a patio or front, you wanna use wood putty to make that seam disappear. Also that shim is very good either. Need a bit support lower, and would be nice to have used some strong glue not just to stick, but water proof it. A little paint woudnt hurt either. But a nice quick job. Not something I would be comfortable to charge more than $40-75 for.

[@realbop]

You make everything look so easy....great video!

[@homemend]

Thank you Gregory! appreciate you friend!

[@gmoney1961]

Great job… I completed my kitchen install following your kitchen videos 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@homemend]

So awesome G money appreciating you friend. Thanks for sharing

[@markscott9622]

You are The Man. Thanks for making my spring.

[@homemend]

Yes sir. Thanks for sharing!

[@Ocalaman]

Good video! I know I would have painted the new piece of door casing before I installed it, to give it protection from rotting. But, in your case, in and out quickly. I get that.

[@homemend]

Hey Jim I don’t usually do anything to anyone else’s house that I wouldn’t do to my own. This guy didn’t want to replace the whole door jamb and because it was Hey sale requirement he wanted to do the minimum. I hope the video helped!

[@IllaFoRilla]

Very nicely done brother, great work as always! Thanks for the many lessons, I appreciate you!

[@homemend]

thank you JP! appreciate you friend!

[@mddleman]

You 'da man! Thank you for this video it's exactly what I need to fix the door to my shed. I really like the way you don't mess around with a lot of unnecessary commentary and don't cuss on camera (I tend to as I'm doing a project, but like you not doing it on cam). And I got a chuckle with the quarter inch finger trowel as well :)

[@homemend]

Thank you joe! I try to keep it a family show but have found that sometimes you need to cuss at it to get it work. Thanks so much for watching. 😃

[@freetalk927]

@@homemend where did you buy that piece of wood?

[@loriann9245]

Finger trowel 😆 Another great video and always making it seem so easy! Which one of your awesome tools can you just not live without? 🧰📐☺

[@homemend]

hey LA....ok the sweetest would be that multitool,, saves so much time... but i also like to tear things up with the super bar..pry bar...:)

[@tsetendorjee9040]

very good and we love it!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@homemend]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@dennismccarthy5643]

Your videos are great, would like to see one that helps me repair on the hinge side of the door. Getting the hinges back on intimidates me.

[@homemend]

Hey Dennis. Thank you for commenting, my friend… The hinge side is a little bit trickier… Leave the hinge on the door, make the repair, and then trace the other side of the hinge onto the new jamb… Chisel and screw you got this

[@rickryan2157]

We just bought a house and looks exactly what we need to do with the front door. Thanks 👍

[@homemend]

Hey Rick that’s awesome my friend you got this

[@IamKnucks]

Even if The homeowner didn't want you to replace the entire piece(foolish on his part), it might have been a good idea to cut the section out at a 45° angle with a circular saw. That way the next piece could slide in. 45° angles are a lot more resistant to water damage. With a 90° angle. Water tends to seep into the cut and sit on the flat side.

[@homemend]

Excellent suggestion, my friend. This one had a great roof overhang so we were good to go. Thanks for comment.

[@JayZoop]

Nice video. I’ve seen people caulk/seal under the threshold to keep water and bugs out.

[@homemend]

Absolutely. Thank you galaxy

[@JohnD-JohnD]

To make it look better, you can also get a replacement door frame only, or just replace that whole side instead of just the small piece on the bottom. The metal wrapping on the brickmold is usually easy to salvage f you are careful on how you remove it. As long as you don't mangle the metal, it goes back on pretty easy.

[@homemend]

Awesome suggestions John. Thanks for sharing.

[@danieltmaide]

Nice job and great step-by-step instructions. Thanks! I just have a couple of questions... Is that door designed to open to the exterior? I know that most doors open into the house and that the waterproofing features are designed to keep water out from the exterior. Will reversing the door to open to the exterior contribute to the rotting of the door frame?

[@homemend]

Hey Daniel yes you should install an outswing door if the door is going to swing out, reversing the opening will allow water inside

[@andrizeefoshizee]

Nice. I totally used stir sticks as spacers the other day.

[@homemend]

awesome A! thanks for sharing!

[@pita-bw2cy]

Great video - you make it look so easy - Thanks again

[@homemend]

You got this Pita!

[@Fantazier1]

Thanks. I do have question though, do they make those door jam cuts in vinyl? I would like to prevent that area from rotting again.☺

[@homemend]

Hey fan. I have seen these jam pieces with a PVC bottom, where the first 6 inches is PVC in the rest wood. I do not believe I’ve seen a full vinyl jamb.

[@Commander76]

Fantastic job!

[@homemend]

Thank you Don!

[@gregharris1870]

Do you have to re-nail the threshold back in? I didn’t see you do that, but I’m assuming it wasn’t just left floating right?

[@homemend]

Hey Greg. Great question… When you use exterior sealant to seal the threshold down it will secure and no need to nail it. Ideally you never want to put nails into a threshold. I hope this helps

[@bartowka]

Nice. For everyone else, remember to wear eye protection.

[@homemend]

Thanks for watching

[@paulseizert6603]

Or replace the whole piece since you had a whole piece to cut from.

[@homemend]

Hey Paul. I could’ve but that’s not what the home owner wanted to pay for. Thanks for commenting!

[@StrapDLBStyle]

@@homemend someone paid you for that Job? 🤔🤦

[@michaelvalicenti471]

@@StrapDLBStyle I get small jobs like this all the time. You ever done this type of work??

[@michaelvalicenti471]

@@StrapDLBStyle I get small jobs like this all the time. You ever done this type of work??

[@tcocheltree1235]

My problem isn't the side door jams it's the bottom where they meet up against the block

[@michaelmasse4880]

Dustin, thank you. I actually have the bottom on both jack studs also rotted/damaged. Is this now a whole door replacement?

[@homemend]

Hey Michael yes it would certainly be easier to pop a new one in there after replacing both Jack studs. you got this and I also have a video for that one :-)

[@johnsmith-gt3po]

Thanks for the tip Dustin. 👍

[@homemend]

thank you john smith!

[@whitepinewoods9029]

Maybe use some construction adhesive or caulk…something to fasten the threshold down? What’s to prevent it from being dislodged?

[@homemend]

Hey white pine. I’d like to use quad exterior adhesive to seal the threshold to the foundation, a nice fat bead and that won’t go anywhere

[@stingrayampeg7804]

Thank you!

[@homemend]

thank you stingray!

[@storemanagercanal7388]

Im having difficulty locating the exterior door jamb piece. Are you able to send a link for home depot or lowes?

[@homemend]

Hey s. Try this one. www.homedepot.com/p/Woodgrain-Millwork-1-1-4-in-x-4-9-16-in-x-83-in-Pine-Composite-Exterior-Door-Frame-Kit-3-Piece-10049940/312904796

[@daveyboy8907]

I always wrap that jamb in aluminum capping and caulk it good..Doors last forever then but you need a brake to do it..

[@homemend]

Hey d’aveu yes sir I love the trim coil, when they want to put the money into it sure lasts a long time. Thanks for Sharing bud

[@cs1992]

Thanks. I think I can do this now!

[@homemend]

You got this. Thank you CS

[@jumbogrouper9300]

Can you link that jam replacement? thank you

[@homemend]

Hey Jumbo. This one was sold by the piece… But I believe they sell the whole kit, both sides and the header.

[@neomacchio4692]

Great video! Only suggestion here is to use vinyl or pvc jamb material instead of wood so it never rotts again!

[@homemend]

Great point! Thanks for sharing

[@msjck101]

You made this look so freakin easy Dustin!!!

[@homemend]

Thank you Ramona. You got this!!

[@WES_5150]

How do you secure the threshold to the concrete? In your case it looked like bricks.

[@homemend]

Hey hey great question. Applying exterior caulk as adhesive also keep out the bugs!

[@TheTreasureSeeker01]

Good stuff man!

[@homemend]

Thank you treasure seekers!

[@lulubovary]

Excellent...

[@homemend]

Thank you WB

[@dwaynerobare1153]

Awesome! Thanks for the video!

[@homemend]

Thank you Dwayne thanks for commenting

[@mikeholland1309]

Great video!! Easy fix. Thanks.

[@homemend]

Thank you Mike. Appreciate the comment

[@Nsanekilla75]

Could you replace the whole side of the jam? Instead of cutting where the damage is?

[@homemend]

Yes, absolutely

[@user-ft3ot3yt1u]

Awesome video sir.. Just what the Dr ordered👍🏼 oh by the way quik question, why did you not re-nail the threshold back into the door jamb before you installed it?

[@homemend]

hey dc... you couldn't get a screw in there... i would just secure the jamb and seal the threshold with some exterior sealant..that will keep it secure.

[@user-ft3ot3yt1u]

@@homemend ok thank you

[@thomashosking385]

Great video, thank you!

[@homemend]

Thank you Thomas!

[@floydpink6238]

Ha ha ha. Quarter inch finger trowel.. ha ha .."Hilarious." Thanks my friend. Really helpful... have a great evening.... bye...

[@homemend]

Loving this comment. It must’ve been awesome when they yelled out your Name in school, Pink Floyd? Present!

[@swiss6253]

I have some french doors that I usually ignore. Come to find out the sub floor is a rotted. Since I'm paying attention there now, I see that the glass near the bottom gets icy inside the house, melts, and pools on the floor What are you supposed to do about that? I mean yeah I can put a fan there during the winter I guess.

[@homemend]

Hey swiss. Great question. If ice is forming then the seal has been compromised. Besides putting down a waterproof landing such as ceramic tile, there would not be a lot that can be done besides replacing the door.

[@earldavies784]

hi. i saw your video on replacing a rotten door jam. it was ace. when you put the threshold in what is holding it in place? nothing was said.

[@homemend]

hey earl...the "fancy cut"of the jamb set on the sill holds it in place, then you can apply some exterior sealant like quad to ensure its sealed and secure..thanks for watching earl!

[@earldavies784]

@@homemend i understand that but what stops the threshold from moving?

[@earldavies784]

@@homemend i saw that part but when you put the threshold down in place what holds it there. i hope i am understanding correctly.

[@homemend]

hey earl..nothing in particular holds it... it sets on the floor and is secured by the jamb holding it in place and the exterior sealant.. i hope this helps!

[@earldavies784]

@@homemend thx so much

[@harley092355]

Unbelievable good job

[@homemend]

thank you michael!

[@BladeRunner__2049]

Thank! I was worried I was gonna have to replace the entire frame

[@homemend]

you got this chase! thank you!

[@Sub_Zero_Leo]

Can you use back of a hammer instead of the prybar?

[@homemend]

Hey VB. The super bar is awesome. I would definitely have it on my Christmas list

[@ryankeogh5116]

What is the name of the little sticks you put behind to fill out the gap please

[@homemend]

Heyhey. They’re usually called shims but these were stir sticks! You did this Ryan!

[@robertjensen1000]

Yes! it beats a $1,000.00 replacement from a contractor.😎

[@homemend]

Hey Robert thank you sir. This homeowner thought so as well. Of course replacing the entire jamb would be ideal but we don’t really live in an ideal world LOL. Thanks so much for commenting

[@pappydc12]

Watch your eyes! Always wear eye pro OR engage "safety-squint" when needed. Thanks for the vid!

[@homemend]

Pappy. lol I know that squint. Thanks for sharing !

[@RoadiJeff]

Thanks for the video. You mentioned being careful about your eyes when trimming off the nails. Safety glasses would help for things like that. ;-)

[@homemend]

Absolutely thank you!

[@cdubs3149]

Thanks for the help!

[@homemend]

thank you c!

[@erinl7376]

Having a hard time searching the piece out at Hd. Can you share some key words to get me there? Thanks!

[@homemend]

Hey Erin! it is in the trim aisle, the long molding section towards the back of the store typically. It might be sold in an exterior door jamb kit. I’ve seen them sold separately for $20 but I’ve also seen them in a kit for 50 I have not seen it on line. ;(

[@TheBlister69]

Use screws for shims instead of stir sticks. They’re Adjustable. No need to replace 3’ of jamb.12- 16” is more than enough

[@homemend]

Thanks for watching

[@jodiegirard4411]

What if the outside is not metal wrapped and it has rotted down bottom as well

[@homemend]

Hey Jody, you can just replace the brick mold, there’s definitely a video for that

[@john200715]

I should have went your repair method, instead I replaced the entire frame. Oh well, it would sure be nice if the frames held up better from the manufacturer. I put a rubber compound on the bottom 8 inches of my frame, not sure if I helped prolong it or made it worse. Thanks for the video!

[@homemend]

You are awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@mr.tl5782]

Man brother just subscribed and I love your videos. My kinda guy. Keep showing love

[@homemend]

thank you mr t appreciate you friend!

[@MrCoqueto1148]

What exactly is the name/size of the door jamb replacement you bought ?

[@homemend]

Hey JV. It is exterior door jamb. You can tell it’s exterior because it has the weatherstripping already attached. The big box stores sell it in a complete kit or buy the piece. I hope this helps

[@carianin5293]

Thanks for the tip.

[@homemend]

thank you C!

[@scw8165]

Do you have the Home Depot SKU# for that piece?

[@homemend]

Hey sc. yes sir! www.homedepot.com/p/EVERMARK-4-9-16-in-x-36-in-x-83-in-Primed-Frame-Set-477-542C/206088193

[@scw8165]

@@homemend awesome, thank you!

[@charlesbrown3rd]

Wouldn't a piece of steel to separate the concrete from the wood be a good idea to protect against rot coming back?

[@homemend]

Hey Charlie! great suggestion! thanks for sharing!

[@njsongwriter]

Some proper flashing on the bottom would help delay how soon it needs replacing again.

[@homemend]

Awesome suggestion thank you!

[@LuiiefourtwoO]

Wait a min???is that door installed backwards,why are the door hinges facing outward?

[@homemend]

Hey off. This one is an outswing door. Hinges on the outside

[@mraa4950]

I can’t close the door due to flood damage , should I replace entire frame ??

[@homemend]

Hey mr. Probably a good idea. The jamb and door are swollen and would be better replaced.

[@mraa4950]

@@homemend That you ! Appreciate it .

[@themeat5053]

Are you shooting stainless steel brads?

[@homemend]

Hey m. No sir. These are galvanized.

[@johnodinsson3635]

Another good video

[@homemend]

thank you JO! appreciate thne comment!

[@akadjfuse]

That's an authentic Mickey mouse an it does the job, quick solution!

[@homemend]

Hey AK, we could always replace the door but the bottom line usually has something to do with Mickey Mouse lol thanks for watching

[@PinkysIronDoors]

Great Video!

[@homemend]

awesome pinky! thank you!

[@pkfan5112]

You should seal the bottom of the new board before installing it to preventing it happening again make last longer

[@homemend]

Absolutely thank you sir

[@vandammefan34]

Awesome video. Thanks! Subscribed

[@homemend]

Thank you van. Happy to help you

[@georgepouliot5383]

Should have put some clear caulking on the ends of the threshold and under to stop water from penetrating

[@homemend]

Awesome suggestion George. Thanks for commenting!

[@tonyd1149]

Nice job on that. Thank you for making and posting this video. (I love your multi tool. Learned about that here also). Thank you. tonyd\.

[@homemend]

Thank you Tony appreciate the comment :-)

[@rchandos]

Don't you want to refasten the new jamb to the sill?

[@homemend]

hey r..just a bead of silicone or any exterior caulk should do the trick!

[@Alotisnotaword]

Moisture barrier behind the new replacement and flashing at bottom under threshold would make it more waterproof.

[@homemend]

Absolutely Pamela. Thanks so much!

[@pheonixrisingtt924]

What did he say about caulk?

[@homemend]

Hey hey, any exterior door would need to be caulked. I hope this helps!

[@oviedo2912]

You’re awesome!!

[@homemend]

thank you oviedo!

[@jameschester3986]

🤣 wondering where all the stir sticks at Home Depot went 😉

[@homemend]

Hey James. If I figured up all the paint I got and never took a stir stick, I figured they owed me LOL thanks so much for commenting.

[@robbflynn4325]

bit rough and ready but I like your style!

[@homemend]

Yes sir thank you Rob appreciate the comment!

[@ngomemekande5010]

How would you charge for this labor?

[@homemend]

hey N....depends if you paint after...250-300?

[@oldarkie3880]

Thanks, I do not think the threshold is attached to the jam.

[@homemend]

Thanks for sharing

[@KpxUrz5745]

I would never fix a door jamb with caulk. First I would make sure each piece is physically and mechanically secured to the other in alignment. Then I would fill the gap with wood putty or even Bondo, which permit smooth sanding. Caulk should always be minimized because too much of it leaves fingermarks and is messy. I like my work to end with a professionally done appearance.

[@homemend]

Thanks for sharing K

[@ilovegracin]

It's using the paint stick as shim (and breaking a piece off to use when it wasn't thick enough the first time) for me!🤣

[@homemend]

You better believe it! Thanks for watching

[@cpoul]

Doesn't the bottom of the jamb attach to the threshold?

[@homemend]

Well it should but not when it rots off. Use a hard-core exterior sealant from jamb to threshold and the bead will hold it secure. Great question

[@brandsthatcreatelitter1648]

I am going to fix an identical issue, but rather than replace it with a material that you’ve already been shown to be inferior and not matched to the job, gonna use a stainless steel plate, will outlast the house, zero maintenance😆😝💪❤️

[@homemend]

That is awesome brands. Thanks for sharing!

[@cheressehughes5405]

Thanks so much I have home repairs I can't afford to pay anyone...

[@homemend]

You got this cheresse!

[@BradMr1975]

Don’t forget to Spot prime all of the cut ends

[@homemend]

Excellent suggestion Mr. Brad. Thank you sir

[@Dr.GeoDave]

Safety glasses are how you watch your eyes!

[@homemend]

Absolutely thank you David

[@CincyPlasmaTech]

Ugh, I replaced the door. At least now I know how to replace the jamb when it rots out.

[@homemend]

You got this cincy!

[@utube1818]

Seal all the end grain before putting back together. Joinery 101

[@homemend]

Thanks for watching

[@user-ft3ot3yt1u]

great video but one thing that's going on in your video that is huge, and I'm asking could you touch on it because obviously it must come second nature to you as a skill. My question is how in the world do you keep your hands steady to cut a strait line with a multi-tool oscillating saw?? Please spill the beans!..

[@homemend]

Hey DC thanks for the comment!! 😃 no sir what you can not see off screen is the way I braced my elbow on my knee, lock your wrists , you can hold it pretty steady and do what you need to do. Check out the ecourse! 😃🛠💪🏼🏡

[@jonathancupsie471]

No 45 on the cut? Your slipping hahaha.

[@homemend]

hey J! no ones impressed by 45s anymore....thanks for commenting friend!

[@Quetzachapin]

2:06 is warning about your eyesight but is not wearing Safety Glasses. I hope you consider wearing safety glasses in the future. Great video BTW.

[@homemend]

Thank you Q! Appreciate you watching friend