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Humidity has swollen my front door
Posted on 7/22/21 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 7/22/21 at 1:55 pm
The constant rain has the front door of my 130 year old home swollen and is now stuck. Has anyone had any success using a heat gun or hair dryer on a swollen stuck door? That seems to be the only advice online besides sanding, which I don't want to do. Once winter gets here I'll re-seal the door to prevent this from happening next year.
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Posted on 7/22/21 at 2:15 pm to Merlin1200
Honestly think waiting is the best option. I wouldn’t dry it too fast. Maybe a dehumidifier in the room near the door.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 2:16 pm to Merlin1200
Heat gun will likely harm the finish whether painted or sealed, so if you go the heating route, use the hair dryer.
I'm having the same issue with a couple doors this year due to all the rain we've been getting.
My front door and one of my doors in the man cave are sticking a bit due to all the humidity of late and it is a bit annoying.
Do you have any part of the door or door jamb that is unpainted? If so, that is where your problem lies more than likely. Bare wood will definitely absorb moisture and swell.
When I paint doors I make sure to get paint on the top and bottom edges of the door to fully paint it.
I just live with it until the humidity levels off and the slight swelling goes down.
Find where it is sticking and maybe hit it with a sander to take as little as you can off the edge so it doesn't stick as bad and be sure to seal it when done.
I'm having the same issue with a couple doors this year due to all the rain we've been getting.
My front door and one of my doors in the man cave are sticking a bit due to all the humidity of late and it is a bit annoying.
Do you have any part of the door or door jamb that is unpainted? If so, that is where your problem lies more than likely. Bare wood will definitely absorb moisture and swell.
When I paint doors I make sure to get paint on the top and bottom edges of the door to fully paint it.
I just live with it until the humidity levels off and the slight swelling goes down.
Find where it is sticking and maybe hit it with a sander to take as little as you can off the edge so it doesn't stick as bad and be sure to seal it when done.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 2:38 pm to Merlin1200
quote:can you take it off the hinges
swollen and is now stuck
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maybe put it in small room or closet with a dehumidifier for the day
Posted on 7/22/21 at 2:41 pm to awestruck
quote:
can you take it off the hinges
Should have mentioned this. Check the door to make sure the hinges are tightly secured to the door and the jamb.
I've had them loosen up a bit and that will cause the door to stick when opening and closing.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 2:46 pm to Merlin1200
Same thing happening here in Alabama. There's a spot about eye level on my front door that is sticking to the frame. I could probably sand it down, but in a few weeks it will be back to normal. We gave it a light sanding and repainted it a few years ago. Seemed to help for a little while, but this year it is sticking again.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 3:26 pm to gumbo2176
Thank you all for the advice. I will check the hinges. If that doesn't work I think I'll just have to use the door very sparingly so I don't damage the frame. Cheers to living in the south!
Posted on 7/22/21 at 4:21 pm to Merlin1200
quote:You can try a longer screw... one in each hinge will often remedy many problems. Ideally on the jam side unless there's an obvious need on the actual door. I'll often throw in a 2 1/2 or 3 inch.
I will check the hinges.
However like you said it may just be simple humidity.
eta: (usually replacing a center hinge screw)
This post was edited on 7/22/21 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 7/22/21 at 6:37 pm to Merlin1200
Our 50's era front door sticks from time to time, I am sure it is stuck now. We don't use it much, and it only sticks when it is really humid, it might be stuck now. It is an oddball size and super expensive to get a nice door made in the size it is.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 6:45 pm to Merlin1200
Try taking it off the hinges and sanding wherever it’s getting stuck. I’ve done it on the top of my door and it works.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 6:51 pm to Merlin1200
Is it swollen to the point it won’t shut?
Posted on 7/23/21 at 10:01 am to Merlin1200
Keep a fan blowing air on it. Just gonna have to wait for the moisture level in the wood to drop. Once the issue is resolved, have the door re-sealed or if painted, use a high quality primer and exterior paint(Read that as don't go cheap)
Posted on 7/23/21 at 10:33 am to JumpingTheShark
It's swollen to the point where I have to put my shoulder into it to get it open. I've just left it closed for the last 4 days. Not ideal, especially if we are having guests over.
Posted on 7/23/21 at 11:01 am to Merlin1200
It’s pretty common for exterior doors to swell a little bit as the wood absorbs moisture. They tend to go back to normal as they dry out. I’d be concerned if it’s excessive or won’t function. You can always try adjusting the hinges.
Posted on 7/23/21 at 1:27 pm to Merlin1200
Make sure to seal the top and bottom edge (after removing from hinges). Many "professional" painters neglect this and it will cause the swell.
Posted on 7/23/21 at 1:46 pm to Merlin1200
industrial fan blowing up against the door and an industrial de-humidifier.
it's the same thing companies use when trying to dry out walls and such when storm damage occurs.
Typically they create a ton of heat so you won't be able to "live" in those rooms.
tape up some visqueen on the doors to other parts of the house from that room.
it's the same thing companies use when trying to dry out walls and such when storm damage occurs.
Typically they create a ton of heat so you won't be able to "live" in those rooms.
tape up some visqueen on the doors to other parts of the house from that room.
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