Doors and Windows - Broken Door Frame
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Apotheosis
08-30-06, 04:35 PM
Hey guys, I need some help with my door frame.
Somone set the lock on the door(so the metal piece is extended) but the door was not shut.
I then assume someone tried to slam it shut because the wood where the lock would go is broken.
So now, not only won't the door lock but it wont stay shut(nothing to hold the metal piece in place hence it just swings around) so how do I fix this?
Can I simply replace the section of wood which is broken(the little inset area on the frame where the metal "bar" enters to shut the door or do I need to replace the entire frame?
Please let me know if I can clear things up(who would have thought I know so little about something as common as a door)
Somone set the lock on the door(so the metal piece is extended) but the door was not shut.
I then assume someone tried to slam it shut because the wood where the lock would go is broken.
So now, not only won't the door lock but it wont stay shut(nothing to hold the metal piece in place hence it just swings around) so how do I fix this?
Can I simply replace the section of wood which is broken(the little inset area on the frame where the metal "bar" enters to shut the door or do I need to replace the entire frame?
Please let me know if I can clear things up(who would have thought I know so little about something as common as a door)
DIYaddict
08-31-06, 07:40 AM
No pro, but if I'm correct, you should be able to replace only that side of the door frame.
I had a somewhat similar situation where the previous homeowners tried to just fix the metal piece to the door frame but b/c the door frame itself was so messed up, it'd didn't quite work out well. I ended up having to replace that side of the door frame. Not sure if you're in the same sitiuation.
Can you post a photo?
I had a somewhat similar situation where the previous homeowners tried to just fix the metal piece to the door frame but b/c the door frame itself was so messed up, it'd didn't quite work out well. I ended up having to replace that side of the door frame. Not sure if you're in the same sitiuation.
Can you post a photo?