The rot is often found when homeowners decide to install a.
Rotting garage door frame.
If the trim is only.
Use a claw hammer and diagonal pliers to remove all nails remaining in the garage stud frame.
With time the wood frames and bottom starts rotting and breaking down.
Most rot comes from water being wicked up the edge or through paint cracks caused when shoes wheels etc hit the jamb molding.
Use a polyester filler to rebuild rotted or damaged wood.
Measure the damaged area make sure to remove any weatherstripping before cutting into the frame remove the rotted areas with a chisel saw knife or preferred tool confirm the measurements of the damaged area restore the missing areas of the door jamb by cutting your own replacement.
You can mold and shape it to match the original wood profile.
Like windows cracks and gaps between a door and the siding or threshold permit water to enter making them prime spots for wood rot.
The main cause of rotted garage doors is water damage.
In case you have had a plumbing accident water in your garage will move to your garage door.
Before installing jambs brick moldings be sure to paint all sides and edges with paint or water proof material.
It takes paint well and won t rot.
The caulk everything well.