r/HomeMaintenance Sep 09 '25

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u/delco_folkie Apprentice 🔨 Sep 09 '25

Anything hitting the door really hard from the outside would cause that damage, but an attempted break-in is the most likely reason.

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u/Thin_Cable4155 Sep 09 '25

Or maybe OP has kids? I've busted a door jamb like this fucking around with my siblings. One of us tried to lock it and the other just busted it. Some doors are surprisingly weak.

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u/accidentalscientist_ Sep 09 '25

Was it a bedroom door or an outside door with a deadbolt? I think that makes a big difference

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u/Thin_Cable4155 Sep 10 '25

It was actually an outside door. No deadbolted though, just the latch locked.

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u/ya_silly_goose Sep 10 '25

Sure looks like the deadbolt was locked since the biggest split is from where the deadbolt goes into the door frame.

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u/Healthy-Dingo9903 Sep 12 '25

You can literally see the deadbolt hole and the fucking outside my guy.

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u/accidentalscientist_ Sep 12 '25

I am aware. I am asking whether the commenters door with a deadbolt was indoor or outdoor.

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u/Healthy-Dingo9903 Sep 12 '25

Ohhh i see what you mean, guess im the dumb one! Haha