What homeowners notice
- interior doors rubbing at the top
- latches missing the strike plate
- new gaps around door trim
Symptom
Doors sticking or rubbing
Doors that suddenly rub, swing open, or will not latch often mean the framing has shifted.
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Doors sticking or rubbing
Doors that suddenly rub, swing open, or will not latch often mean the framing has shifted.
- interior doors rubbing at the top
- latches missing the strike plate
- new gaps around door trim
Possible causes
- floor slope
- crawl space support movement
- foundation settlement
When to take it seriously
Note whether the symptom is new, widening, back after repair, paired with water, or showing up in more than one part of the home.
One cosmetic issue may not need structural repair. Several symptoms together should be checked.
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