Exterior Wooden Window Sill Replacement

Acrylic bullnose window sill moulding.

Exterior wooden window sill replacement.

Pay special attention to the side jamb and window sill. Primed finger jointed window sill moulding model 10001958. Drill pilot holes every 16 inches or so through the new sill s front and back edges. Astragal 4 backband 4 brick.

Allow it to dry. If you can t salvage the old sill for a template measure the sill space and draw a new sill template on your board. Evertrue 6 1 4 in x 8 ft wood sill. Measuring an old window sill width.

Apply two coats of primer to the window sill and trim. Replacing your exterior rotted wood window sill is a labour intensive job. Woodgrain millwork wm 1021 11 16 in. Run a bead of waterproof marine grade adhesive along the old sill.

Be sure you use exterior wood primer and paint for your trim paint. Horner millwork stocks a variety of jambs sills and thresholds or can customize them to your exact specifications and wood species. Learn how to replace a rotted window sill with a lasting repair. Once the primer has dried you can paint the sill and trim and let it dry.

This old house general contractor tom silva shares some tricks of the trade for installing a new long lasting windowsill. Buy more than one board if you think you ll need an extra attempt. Repair any rotten spots on the old sill with epoxy. See below for tools and a shoppin.

For pricing and availability. Now that the window sill is exposed inside its a simple 2 step process to measure the width. Interior 2 more ways to filter. My side jamb was notched at an angle to accept the window sill fig 5 2.

Window sills take a beating from the weather and sun but you can repair a window rather tha. Siltech innovative windowsill products designer white 1 2 in. Get free shipping on qualified wood sill door window moulding or buy online pick up in store today in the building. From the inside take the measurement from end to end fig 5 1.

You might need to apply two coats. Substitute cedar boards if you re unable to purchase pressure treated lumber. Fire rated jambs are also available in 20 60 and 90 minute ratings for wood and metal. For pricing and availability.