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  "name": "What causes bottom door frame rot in the Denver area, and how is it fixed?",
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      "name": "What causes bottom door frame rot in the Denver area, and how is it fixed?",
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        "text": "Exterior door frames in the Denver metro area face intense sun exposure followed by freeze-thaw cycles and melting snow against thresholds. Wood jambs often rot near the bottom corners where moisture wicks up from concrete steps or porches. Repairing these frames requires cutting away rotted timber several inches above the moisture line, treating the remaining framing, splicing in exterior-grade composite or sealed lumber, and resealing the perimeter with exterior-grade caulk to withstand seasonal temperature swings.",
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        "description": "Snow accumulation and freeze-thaw cycles drive moisture into lower jambs. Repairs involve cutting out rotted wood, splicing in treated or composite lumber, and applying weatherproof caulking."
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  "description": "Snow accumulation and freeze-thaw cycles drive moisture into lower jambs. Repairs involve cutting out rotted wood, splicing in treated or composite lumber, and"
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