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Default Help- rotted out wood at base of door jam problem

On 07/17/2014 10:20 AM, HerHusband wrote:
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"dpb" thinks I should raise the sill, and there's some water control
logic in that, but then you create a trip hazard unless you do a ramp
on either side, and you need a new door.


I recommend raising the entire door frame, not just the sill. ...


That is still my primary recommendation; the sill alone was if there was
some other requirement that prevented raising the header or if just
wanted the minimal way out solution.

One place where raising the door overall might be less attractive is if
there are other architectural features in line with the top so that the
mismatch in heights would not be pleasing in appearance.

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