How To Repair Rotted Door Jambs

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Tools:
Oscillating Multi-Tool
Table Saw
Miter Saw
Chisel:
16 Oz Hammer
Large screwdriver
Combination Square
Brad Nailer/Compressor
Tape Measure
Utility Knife
Caulking Gun

Materials:
Construction Adhesive
Galvanized Brad Nails
Elastomeric Sealant
Treated 5/4 pine
PVC Trim

How-To:
1) Mark lower 12-16" on door jamb with straight line using combination square and pencil.
2) Cut through marked line with oscillating multi-tool.
3) Carefully chisel and break out lower portion of door jamb
4) Measure up from threshold to cut line
5) Rip 5/4 pine to door jamb width
6) Cut new door jamb piece to length, remembering to add 5 degree miter to bottom
7) Install shims to bring door jamb piece out flush
8) Install door jamb piece with construction adhesive and brad nails
9) Caulk new door jamb assembly

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