Product Description
Exterior Door Jamb Repair
Introducing our high-quality Exterior Door Jamb Pieces — the perfect solution for repairing rotted or damaged door jambs. Ideal for both new installations and repairs, these jambs help you restore your door’s integrity without the expense of replacing the entire frame.
Designed to fit standard exterior door sizes, each jamb measures 1-1/4" thick by 4-9/16" wide. Available in three durable materials to suit your needs, they come in versatile lengths of 24", 36", 48", and 80" (please note PVC 80" option may come in an 83" length).
A cost-effective, easy-to-install option for enhancing your home's curb appeal and structural stability. Choose our exterior door jambs for reliable quality and a seamless repair!
Profile Measurement: 1-1/4" x 4-9/16"
Here's a breakdown of the differences between the three types of door jambs:
Primed Pine Door Jamb:
- Material: Made from solid pine wood.
- Areas of Use: Suitable for interior applications or protected areas away from direct exposure to the elements. Ideal to be used on an interior door to a garage, screened-in porch, or exterior area that has a large porch. Not recommended for coastal areas without significant treatment (e.g., marine-grade sealants).
- Features: Primed with a base coat, ready for painting. It offers a traditional look and can be shaped or trimmed easily.
- Durability: Wood is susceptible to moisture, rot, and warping if not properly maintained or if exposed to high humidity
- Aesthetics: Can be stained or painted to match the interior decor.
Primed Solid PVC Door Jamb:
- Material: Made from solid PVC (polyvinyl chloride), which is a type of plastic.
- Features: Primed for paint adherence. It is resistant to moisture and does not rot or warp like wood. A better option for coastal environments than wood.
- Durability: Highly durable, it lasts longer in damp or humid environments without deterioration. It can withstand high humidity and is less likely to warp due to temperature changes.
- Aesthetics: Can be painted but may not have the same texture or feel as wood.
High Gloss Capped PVC with a PVC Core Door Jamb:
- Material: A solid PVC core wrapped in a white, high-gloss PVC coating.
- Features: The sleek, protective exterior provides excellent resistance to moisture, scratches, fading, and UV exposure. The PVC construction offers the performance benefits of a durable, low-maintenance synthetic material.
- Durability: Highly durable and resistant to warping, cracking, moisture, UV rays, and salt-air corrosion. It is easy to clean and well suited for extreme weather conditions and coastal applications. The protective PVC coating helps prevent deterioration caused by prolonged exposure to rain, wind, sunlight, and salt air.
- Best Use: Highly recommended for outdoor applications and areas exposed to harsh environmental conditions, including beach houses, coastal commercial buildings, and locations subject to heavy rain and wind.
- Aesthetics: Offers a clean, modern appearance with enhanced durability and low-maintenance benefits. However, this is not a paintable option.
Summary
- Primed Wood Jambs: Traditional, paint-ready, highlight beauty but can be susceptible to moisture damage. Not ideal for coastal conditions; best for protected, interior use.
- Primed Solid PVC Jambs: Durable, moisture-resistant, and low maintenance. More resistant to moisture; suitable for exterior use but may still have limitations compared to PVC wrapped composite jamb. Ideal option for exterior applications that need to be painted to match existing door jamb.
- High Gloss Capped PVC with a PVC Core Jambs: Combine durability and modern aesthetics, offering excellent resistance to moisture, UV exposure, scratches, fading, warping, cracking, and salt air. Designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, these jambs provide exceptional long-term protection and are an excellent choice for coastal environments. Ideal when a high-gloss white jamb is desired and painting is not required to match the existing door jamb.
Each type has its advantages, and the best choice will depend on your specific needs, including location, desired aesthetics, and maintenance preferences.
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5 Reviews
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Exterior jamb
I used this composite jamb clad with PVC to repair two feet of wooden jamb which had rotted out. For the hinge side repair, I was able to neatly mortise the jamb for the hinge, which I have found is hard for me to do when using full PVC composite.
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pvc exterior jamb
I love that this exists as I have a few jobs to splice in the bottom 12" of jamb.
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Composite Jamb
I had a door frame that rotted out on the bottom on boht sides, from weather exposure. I bought this and after cutting out the damaged portion, I placed this in it's place. After filling with Bondo, sanding, caulking and painting everything looks great. This should resist the elements much better. This cut easily on my chop saw, just like wood, and both nailed and sanded easily. Good product.
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Exterior Jamb
Item was delivered and arrived exactly as it was described on the website. Now I just need to get busy and install it. Thanks so much. This is very difficult to find in short lengths.
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Exterior Jamb 4-9/16' PVC
Cuts easily with a backsaw, paints like wood, easy fix for the base of a door jamb that rotted out after only ten years. Hopefully this will last longer. Took about an hour to finish. Saved a ton of money DIY. Shipped quick. Thanks, guys!
