I received a call from a regular reader this week, asking how to replace a rotten window sill. I said, “I’m not sure if I can articulate the detail involved in a written article.” I told him ...

Q My house was built in 1953. It was a ranch until we enlarged it in 1996 to a colonial. I just noticed that the sill in my original picture window has started to rot, and the sills in the upstairs… ...

Q: My house has a lot of wood-framed windows. The windows are in good condition, but several of the sills have rotted areas. I know it is best to replace those sills, but I can’t afford it right ...

It was a ranch, until we enlarged it in 1996 to a Colonial. I just noticed that the sill in my original picture window has started to rot and the sills in the upstairs are spongy and rotting.

Q–When I was repainting the windows on the outside of my 50-year-old house, I noticed that the wood sill on a couple of the windows seems to have rotted in several places. The wood feels soft… ...

It can be molded to complete the end of rotted-off sills or on rotted or broken edges. Once cured, you'll likely need to further refine and shape it with sandpaper or files. Then, apply a finish ...

Now you have and there is no ignoring the rotten window sill. From the image above, you will see there is 'good wood' around the rotted area and lots of loose, flaking, old paint.

Q: We have windows (three crank-open windows and one picture window) that have rotted sills on the outside. Do we have to replace the whole window, or can we just replace the outside sill? The picture ...

Areas of rotted wood have been repaired, I think with DAP Plastic Wood. ... especially between the window and the sill, can let water get into the wall and rot out the framing.

Q: Our house turns 100 this year. We have some dry rot on the exterior of the wooden window frames and windowsill. Does one dig it out and fill with a special concrete? What are the options and ...

Window Sill Depending on its condition, a wooden window sill could be a nice place for carpenter ants to hang (especially if the wood outside has started to rot).