Posted: 5/9/2026 8:57:59 PM EDT
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As the saying goes, I know alot about alittle... specially when it comes to doors/carpentry. Anywho, house is 5 years old. Last week I noticed at main entry door, if inside the house looking at it, the top right bows inward(towards the inside of the house) maybe 1/8 inch or so. Enough to where I can BARELY see sunlight between the door and the door seal. This "crack" extends left and down about 2 inches before the door is "straight" again. With barely any pressure I can push the top right corner down and the door "straightens out" and is against the seal. Of course when I let go/ it pushes itself baback out. Is there a way to mess with the door hinges (left aide of the door) or striker plate (middle right of door) to fix this? Im in Phoenix so I dont see how the door could be getting humid and bowing but idk. |
| I'm no expert but I watched some Gary Katz videos on youtube and it helped me understand doors a lot better. It sounds like the door isn't square in the opening. Has it always been that way or did you just notice it? |
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Doors (wood) changes shape in response to changes in humidity. It doesn't matter if you go from low-to-high or from high-to-low. It is the change that matters. It is nearly impossible to stop moisture changes in wood, no matter how it is finished. This is why straight grained wood is so vital when making doors and windows. Doors are really large, so even a small tweak can cause large deflections. Get a large straight edge. A 6' level would work. Check the edges and the diagonals. See if the door is actually flat. Check the door jamb, too, while you are at it. If the door is truly flat, you might have a hinge problem or you might have a door seal problem. If the door is not flat, you have some decisions to make. As I don't know which is the case, I'll end here until you let us know. |
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Originally Posted By Trollslayer: Doors (wood) changes shape in response to changes in humidity. It doesn't matter if you go from low-to-high or from high-to-low. It is the change that matters. It is nearly impossible to stop moisture changes in wood, no matter how it is finished. This is why straight grained wood is so vital when making doors and windows. Doors are really large, so even a small tweak can cause large deflections. Get a large straight edge. A 6' level would work. Check the edges and the diagonals. See if the door is actually flat. Check the door jamb, too, while you are at it. If the door is truly flat, you might have a hinge problem or you might have a door seal problem. If the door is not flat, you have some decisions to make. As I don't know which is the case, I'll end here until you let us know. Ill have to get a straight edge and see. I think the longest ruler i got is like 18 inches. But even with that, it looks like the top corner bows in a few millimeters. |
