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Read more Slab or Prehung? What to Order for a 1925 Berkeley Door Opening Direct Answer: If the original jamb is plumb, square, and solid, order a slab prepped... Continue reading
Read more Why New Doors Warp and Stick in Berkeley: The Six-Sided Finish Rule Direct Answer: Finish both faces, both side edges, and the top and bottom before hanging.... Continue reading
Read more Nothing Off the Shelf Fits: Matching Trim Profiles in a 1920s Berkeley Home Direct Answer: Bring a clean 6 to 12 inch piece of the original trim to... Continue reading
Read more Sliding or Swinging Patio Doors: What Bay Area Weather Should Decide Direct Answer: Pick the configuration your opening can drain and swing. Out-swing hinged doors shed... Continue reading
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