Timber door – rail or stile split

Causes

Door forced open without properly unlatching it, and/or boisterous use 

Listed under: Interior, adhesives and sealants, adhesives, timber and wood-based, timber, doors

Cause

Door forced open without properly unlatching it, and/or boisterous use 

Repair

  • force glue into a small crack in the stiles, cramp until set
  • for significant splits replace the door 

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