"Ken Moiarty" wrote in
:

Hi,

I'm having to replace the outside mouldings (and possibly frame) of a
doorway on my garage. This doorway is on a side that is very often
exposed to "horizontal rain" due to local blustery winds during rainy
(Vancouver) weather, and as a result the mouldings (and possibly door
frame) have become water logged and are rotting. Therefore, after to
do the repairs, I want to be sure the problem doesn't recur by using a
paint and/or sealer that will keep the wind driven rain from breaking
through and causing damage to the wood for some time to come.
Therefore... any recommendations anybody?

TIA,
Ken





Aside from priming and painting the standard stuff, couple of things I
can think of "to be sure the problem doesn't recur":

Is there any of the "composite" molding available where you are. Never
rots. Doesn't split when nailed or screwed. Paintable. Here for instance,
brick molding comes in primed pine and the composite stuff. Price for
either is comparable.

Not sure if you have a table and chop saw or your abilities. Make some
out of PT. Make sure you let it dry (few weeks maybe). Then prime and
paint.