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Door rubs in damp weather
A timber door that begins rubbing during damp weather may be reacting to moisture, but hinge movement, frame distortion or floor changes can produce similar symptoms.
Door rubs in damp weatherThis external-door detail supports door rubs in damp weather by showing the perimeter and threshold areas where sealing and weather performance are controlled.
Seasonal rubbing can have more than one cause
Check where the contact occurs and whether the gaps have changed before trimming the door. Removing material too quickly can create a large gap when conditions change again.
What to look at
Start with the opening, the condition of the existing door and frame, the way the space is used, and the finish you want to achieve. These details usually narrow the practical options quickly.