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Door swelled from moisture won't close
I have an exterior door which is wood (with a glass window in the
middle). It was unstained wood when it was installed so I stained it with a stain/waterproofing product. I think, unfortunately, I forgot to stain the bottom of the door. Over the last couple weeks it has gotten harder and harder to open. Now it won't close. I checked the hinges and they're all still tight. I can see the marks from the door jam on the door where its rubbing. Should I use my electric sander or planer and sand down those places until it closes? Then should I stain and waterproof (or laquer it) or will that trap the moisture inside? Also, if I sand it down, won't it shrink back to normal size in the summer, leaving me with gaps? I assume the reason for the swelling of the door is the rain we've received in San Francisco in the last few weeks. Thanks! |
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