I have a solid wood back door which has been known to swell a little over the years in damp/humid weather. The outside is painted and a couple of summers ago I treated the bottom for a little rot caused by a metal rain guard at the bottom. The moisture stayed behind it and caused rot. Ironic as it is supposed to shield from rain.
Anyway, it was treated with that special liquid which hardens it off and then it was filled. The warping this winter has caused it to pull away slightly opening the seal a little. Now the door won't shut and you can't even turn the key in the lock because it isn't in line with the bolt hole. When the weather gets warmer and dryer it can be shut and locked.
Is there anything I can do to treat this when it shrinks back down to stop it swelling again ? The inside of the door is still bare wood.
Anyway, it was treated with that special liquid which hardens it off and then it was filled. The warping this winter has caused it to pull away slightly opening the seal a little. Now the door won't shut and you can't even turn the key in the lock because it isn't in line with the bolt hole. When the weather gets warmer and dryer it can be shut and locked.
Is there anything I can do to treat this when it shrinks back down to stop it swelling again ? The inside of the door is still bare wood.