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ones be installed when doors
are upgraded.
Split-jamb doors can be a good
solution here, but their limited
trim and door packages might
not match your old house mojo,
which is why we end up fabricat-
ing jambs on site.
You’ll see missing plaster in the
bottom, right of this photo. While
it’s the result of removing existing
base moulding, it looks just the
same as if I would have pounded
the plaster from the other side
with a sledge hammer a la some
TV shows. This work is tough
enough without having to do
major repairs in other rooms.
When replacing doors I find it
best to fabricate new jambs on
site. This enables me to hang the
type of door I want. It’s a detailed
project.