How to replace rotted wood framing below exterior door sill/threshold?

Hi! I just recently purchased a home built in 1966. I’m located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (cold winters, lots of snow). I noticed some exposed, rotting wood underneath the back exterior door. The concrete pad has sunken and the previous owners filled the gap with concrete caulk. I’m planning to remove the old caulk and replace with new backing rod and caulk. The concrete has sunken consistently, i.e., no water is running towards the house, but the exposed wood is obviously a problem. I’m wondering the best way to go about replacing and repairing this wood section. I’ve done some reading online and it seems like the best replacement would be a composite material rather than wood. Do I need to remove the wood siding and the door to do this properly? I’m planning to be here long term and want to do it the right way. Any help is greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/twentysevenjewels [link] [comments]

May 31, 2025 - 19:06

How to replace rotted wood framing below exterior door sill/threshold?

Hi! I just recently purchased a home built in 1966. I’m located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (cold winters, lots of snow). I noticed some exposed, rotting wood underneath the back exterior door.

The concrete pad has sunken and the previous owners filled the gap with concrete caulk. I’m planning to remove the old caulk and replace with new backing rod and caulk. The concrete has sunken consistently, i.e., no water is running towards the house, but the exposed wood is obviously a problem.

I’m wondering the best way to go about replacing and repairing this wood section. I’ve done some reading online and it seems like the best replacement would be a composite material rather than wood. Do I need to remove the wood siding and the door to do this properly? I’m planning to be here long term and want to do it the right way. Any help is greatly appreciated!

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