Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no
hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown
by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

On 5/22/2013 8:09 AM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no
hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown
by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?


With warmer weather and increased humidity, I'd say swelling of a wooden
door is a distinct possibility.

In article ,
Frank wrote:

On 5/22/2013 8:09 AM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no
hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown
by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?


With warmer weather and increased humidity, I'd say swelling of a wooden
door is a distinct possibility.

We put it in around late March or early April and we have had a TON of
rain and humidity. Any suggestions on how to fix it?
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

That, or swelling wood jamb. Might need to sand or plane off some wood, and repaint that area.
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1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?


With warmer weather and increased humidity, I'd say swelling of a wooden
door is a distinct possibility.

Might help to rub the door edge with a wax candle, make it slippery. Winter, it will dry out and you'll have drafts and air leakage.
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With warmer weather and increased humidity, I'd say swelling of a wooden
door is a distinct possibility.

We put it in around late March or early April and we have had a TON of
rain and humidity. Any suggestions on how to fix it?
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

On Wed, 22 May 2013 08:37:26 -0400, Kurt Ullman
wrote:

In article ,
Frank wrote:

On 5/22/2013 8:09 AM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no
hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown
by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?


With warmer weather and increased humidity, I'd say swelling of a wooden
door is a distinct possibility.

We put it in around late March or early April and we have had a TON of
rain and humidity. Any suggestions on how to fix it?

An orbital sander, hand plane or set of wood files. Go lightly and
take enough wood (where it rubs) so the door will close, but not too
much.

To reduce future swelling from humidity, paint the top and bottom
edges of the door (often not painted or sealed).

Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no
hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown
by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?


*The door was hung when it was cold and dry. Now it is warm and humid. It
is natural for parts of a house to expand and contract seasonally. I have
seen this happen to interior doors.

Use an orbital sander and take down the binding parts, but don't overdo it.
When winter comes it will be well hung again.

On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:09:09 AM UTC-7, Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.

Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no

hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become

increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown

by paint being pulled away, etc.

1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)

2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?

--

America is at that awkward stage. It's too late

to work within the system, but too early to shoot

the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

Are you on some kind of slope? With the exception of one house that was built on three foot thick steel re-enforced caissons, I have observed that every old house that was built by a slope or rise to be slipping.

Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly,
no hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as
shown by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?

Remove sufficient wood, on the door, the jamb, or both, more than sufficient
to allow the door to close easily. Then install weatherstripping to
accommodate future expansion and contraction.

In article ,
"HeyBub" wrote:

Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly,
no hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as
shown by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?

Remove sufficient wood, on the door, the jamb, or both, more than sufficient
to allow the door to close easily. Then install weatherstripping to
accommodate future expansion and contraction.

Discussed this with a handyman who happened to be around working on
other things. He got out three longer screws, put them in the hinges
and explained to me how that pulled the door further back into the
hinges (if I understood his explanation). That worked. He didn't charge
me anything. Of course he will get GREAT recommendations on Angie's List
and any other place I can find.
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

On Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01:13 -0400, Kurt Ullman
wrote:

Discussed this with a handyman who happened to be around working on
other things. He got out three longer screws, put them in the hinges
and explained to me how that pulled the door further back into the
hinges (if I understood his explanation). That worked. He didn't charge
me anything. Of course he will get GREAT recommendations on Angie's List
and any other place I can find.

The guy is good :-\

I just put a double interior French swing door on a sewing closet for
the wife. Needed to pull the jamb over a tad ... wait for it... I
sunk a 3 inch screw in the hinge. Fixed.

On 05/22/2013 05:09 AM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no
hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown
by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?

Where specifically is the door rubbing/losing paint?

Jon

On 5/22/2013 8:37 AM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
In article ,
Frank wrote:

On 5/22/2013 8:09 AM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no
hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown
by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?


With warmer weather and increased humidity, I'd say swelling of a wooden
door is a distinct possibility.

We put it in around late March or early April and we have had a TON of
rain and humidity. Any suggestions on how to fix it?


I do as Stormin and Oren suggest. I've had to do it with several doors
and always noted that problem was worst during times of high humidity.
I also assume that none of the hinges have loosened.

Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no
hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown
by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?

Exterior doors should be steel.

--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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On Wed, 22 May 2013 15:57:42 -0400, willshak
wrote:

Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no
hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown
by paint being pulled away, etc.
1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?

Exterior doors should be steel.

Why? I've seen some fine wood and fiberglass-clad wood doors. Steel
is ugly.

On Wed, 22 May 2013 15:57:42 -0400, willshak
wrote:


Exterior doors should be steel.

Who said? The last house had an exterior egress door; aside the
garage that opened to the walk way out back. Wood.

On May 22, 7:09*am, Kurt Ullman wrote:
Recently hung a new service door going to the outside from the garage.
Initially it was (to coin a phrase) well hung as it closed smoothly, no
hangups, etc. Over about the last 6 weeks or so, it has become
increasingly harder to close and catching at a couple of places as shown
by paint being pulled away, etc.
* * * 1) Any ideas as to why this happened (settling? swelling?)
* * * *2) Any ideas as to what I can do to fix it?
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

Do you live anywhere near where the bedroom disappeared in California,
or any other place where the ground may be shifting.