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Settled door jamb

 
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heather



Joined: 31 Aug 2009
Posts: 15
Location: Michigan
PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:22 pm    Post subject: Settled door jamb Reply with quote
Would it be a lot of trouble to change our front door DIY, because the house has settled some. We know this because there is a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom where light can actually shine thru. Or is this a problem bigger than we realize right now?
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WFConstructionPro



Joined: 04 Sep 2007
Posts: 126
Location: Aberdeen, North Carolina
PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Settlement can be a huge issue. Replacing the door only covers up the problem for now. You should have the foundation inspected to see what's causing it to sink and to what extent. Some companies have equipment that can lift the house back up which could close the gap back up.
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heather



Joined: 31 Aug 2009
Posts: 15
Location: Michigan
PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My house is on a slab. Is there anyway to check the foundation to see if it has settled? The house is also brick. I noticed that there is an area where a few bricks have cracked along the mortar.
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