How to fill small gaps/cracks on exterior wooden door?

[DIYNotIan]

Hi all

I've just been preparing some wooden external doors for a maintenance repaint. I noticed on the french doors that there are gaps at some of the joins. Perfectly normal I'm sure, as the wood expands and contracts. So I'm not worried about it, but I did wonder if it is something I should look to address while sprucing them up? I've attached some pics to show what I mean. Do you think I need to do anything and if so what would be the best thing to use?

There's also some gaps at the top of the drip bar of my back door. Same questions there really.... Wasn't sure if I would use the same thing seeing as this is a corner gap rather than a flush one. Again I've attached some pics.

Many thanks for any help

Max

 

[endecotp]

You might like to ask in "windows and doors".

 

[DIYNotIan]

Yeah, I wasn't sure which was the best forum and thought it fitted just as well in both. Perhaps if it is more appropriate in that forum a mod could move it there? Or I can if I have the facility?

Cheers

 

[sparkwright]

You can get an exterior caulk to seal these gaps. Painters Mate I think.

Just wipe any excess off with a wet finger/damp cloth.

The gaps should be filled to prevent moisture getting in, also will make your paint job look 100 times nicer.

Quite quick drying, so daft not to use it.