How do i fix split wood in my door frame caused by the screws in the hinges?

This is making my door drop i've already tried to fill in holes with wood then re-screw with longer screws which was a bad decision this has made the split in the door frame even greater. Is there a filler available that can fill in holes and repair the split wood where hinges go and then be able to hold a solid internal door when replaced or do i have to put a new door frame in which is expensive? Help much appreciated.How do i fix split wood in my door frame caused by the screws in the hinges?
buy some wood filler however it dries from inside out so depending on how deep the hole is if will take several days before you can rehang the doorHow do i fix split wood in my door frame caused by the screws in the hinges?
Marcus,





Truly, the only way to do it correctly is to replace the split wood. Perhaps I'm misunderstanding you, but it seems to me you don't have to replace the entire door frame. only that piece of the frame where the screws are mounted, yes? There's no reason to tear out the entire frame. Remove just that damaged portion, then prime, paint to match and be done with it.





good luck





added: when I say replace that ';piece'; I mean the entire length of wood where the screws are mounted.
I would take the trim off on each side at the hinge side only take ahand saw and cut at top even with header take out split piece all the way down get a 3/4'; piece of wood the width may have to be cut down to fit install and shim put trim back on. Make sure drill holes 1st. this time and wood will not split.
I would use BONDO or automotive dent filler. mix as much as you need to work with and spread into the damaged area and smooth as much as possible. Let it dry until it hardens then lightly sand smooth. This should give you a sturdy repair so that you can drive your screws in again. Hope this helps.
you will have to replace the frame,


once wood splits it looses its ability to hold screws


next time pre drill the screw holes
bit of silocon or no nails or even poly filler

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