Wood is a super versatile building material used in all kinds of construction. It's affordable, strong, and environmentally friendly but it does have some downsides that are commonly visible in wooden door frames.
The biggest disadvantage wood door frames have is that they're vulnerable to rot. This is a problem that the Framesaver door jamb—and similar composite-reinforced doorframes—hopes to remedy. Let's take a closer look at Framesaver door jambs and determine whether the right solution for your home.
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Framesaver↗ is a rot-proof door frame alternative that combines the best aspects of wood and composite door frames. Designed to extend the lifespan of the frame and prevent rot at the bottom of a door, Framesaver is a composite-reinforced door jamb that has a composite bottom connected to the wood frame through finger-jointed construction. The composite section finishes and paints just like wood, but has enhanced structural integrity, so it never warps, rots or molds.
Their strength and rot-resistance has made Framesaver an increasingly popular door frame option in recent years, and it's definitely worth considering. The Framesaver material is actually just located at the bottom portion of the door frame, the part that is most likely to be exposed to sitting or dripping water. Framesaver also comes backed by a fully-transferable lifetime limited warranty.
In the long run, just about any component of your home that is made of wood and exposed to the elements is susceptible to rot. Wood has a natural tendency to wick water, which can cause it to swell, mold and rot over time. Door frames are especially vulnerable along the bottom of the door, as moisture from rain slides down the door frame and settles at the bottom.
Sealing a wooden door frame can extend its lifespan significantly, and keeping up with maintenance may add years to its life. A well cared-for wood door frame should last a long time, but there are several potential problems that can accelerate rotting. If you have a wooden door frame, fixing these might help it last longer:
Framesaver door jambs are just one of the many door frame options you can choose from. Our friends at ProVia offer Framesaver door jambs and PermaTech Composite Frames.
Other possibilities include:
If you're shopping for new door units, remember to ask if it has a Framesaver jamb or something similar to extend the functional life of your door.
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