Floor At Door Is Rotted

What makes the front door so vulnerable to wood rot.

Floor at door is rotted.

When it s in front of a door it s even worse because everyone walks on it. Previously the space under the door which was only about an inch to the concrete stoop was sealed off with a concrete joint filler. There is no rim joist so the floor joists just rest on the concrete and there is a sill plate. You can stop the development of mold and prevent wood rot by regularly waterproofing and sealing your exterior door frames.

Stepping through the floor was not the first hint that it had rotted out but it sure moved the floor repair up on the priority list for a house with plenty of remodel projects to do. The door threshold the kick plate below the door and the door jambs wrapping an exterior door. While repairs are possible it s best to prevent the damage to your exterior door frames in the first place. Routine paint or stain touch ups also help to seal and protect wooden door frames.

Other clues about the floor damage included discolored flooring mold along the wall and lots of opportunity for water leaks with washer toilet and water heater. That s why it s important to inspect your front door every year and repair rotted wood door bottom as quickly as possible. Even if you know the rotted spot is there you might simply be unable. Click the links below to see inside.

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