Handyman /Carpenter recommendation - doorway water damage

Cal-to-NH · 05-02-2021, 06:19 AM

Hi folks:
Got Carpenter ants like you read about at one of my doorways! Looks like I may have invisible water damage at that doorway. Does anyone have a handyman/carpenter that can pull the door jambs and trim-work to see where this water is getting-in?

Since home improvement work has skyrocketed I am hopeful that there are still some folks out there willing to do smaller jobs....

Kneedeep · 05-30-2021, 07:35 AM

Hello if you are still looking for someone to help you on this please let me know.

bigdog · 05-30-2021, 04:03 PM

I have a similar issue with a storage shed in a condo complex where I own.
The building actually contains several storage units/closets that are all tied together structurally, but separated by individual doors. I own one of the units. Each unit/closet is about 4' by 8'.

I digress from the original topic..... the door frame/casing has 'water' damage/rot from the ground up about 3"-4", on each side of the frame.
Just a FYI, the door frame sits on concrete.

Thinking the most cost-effective, rather than ripping or cutting out the 'casing', that maybe that the repair can be made with a 'Bondo' type patching material ? I am nowhere near the condo (winter condo), and cannot repair myself, so most likely will have to hire someone to repair in my absence.

Thoughts about using 'Bondo' for fix ?

Thanks !

TheProfessor · 05-31-2021, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog

Thoughts about using 'Bondo' for fix ?

Thanks !

Have used wood filler or wood putty on some cosmetic issues. Was OK. But didn't hold up in the long run.

Ultimately, ended up replacing the wood pieces in the end.

dpg · 06-03-2021, 06:02 AM

Hi Kneedeep - What's your background are you a "handyman" or "carpenter?" Thanks...

Kneedeep · 06-03-2021, 06:42 AM

Handyman with 30 years of experience.

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05-02-2021, 06:19 AM	#1
Cal-to-NH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 110 Thanks: 15 Thanked 55 Times in 26 Posts	Handyman /Carpenter recommendation - doorway water damage Hi folks: Got Carpenter ants like you read about at one of my doorways! Looks like I may have invisible water damage at that doorway. Does anyone have a handyman/carpenter that can pull the door jambs and trim-work to see where this water is getting-in? Since home improvement work has skyrocketed I am hopeful that there are still some folks out there willing to do smaller jobs....

05-30-2021, 07:35 AM	#2
Kneedeep Junior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 9 Thanks: 33 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hello if you are still looking for someone to help you on this please let me know.

05-30-2021, 04:03 PM	#3
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 345 Thanked 123 Times in 97 Posts	I have a similar issue with a storage shed in a condo complex where I own. The building actually contains several storage units/closets that are all tied together structurally, but separated by individual doors. I own one of the units. Each unit/closet is about 4' by 8'. I digress from the original topic..... the door frame/casing has 'water' damage/rot from the ground up about 3"-4", on each side of the frame. Just a FYI, the door frame sits on concrete. Thinking the most cost-effective, rather than ripping or cutting out the 'casing', that maybe that the repair can be made with a 'Bondo' type patching material ? I am nowhere near the condo (winter condo), and cannot repair myself, so most likely will have to hire someone to repair in my absence. Thoughts about using 'Bondo' for fix ? Thanks !

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06-03-2021, 06:02 AM	#5
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Hi Kneedeep - What's your background are you a "handyman" or "carpenter?" Thanks...

06-03-2021, 06:42 AM	#6
Kneedeep Junior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 9 Thanks: 33 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Handyman with 30 years of experience. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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