How To Repair Wood Around Windows

When Replacement Windows Aren't in the Budget

Past Matt Weber

Wood rot is caused by a type of fungus that destroys forest. It is as damaging as termite or other insect infestation, and can wreak havoc on wooden windows. If the windows aren't maintained with paint, caulk and glazing, and so wood rot can take hold and completely ruin the casing.

However, in some cases you can catch the rot and make repairs earlier a consummate window replacement is necessary. Nosotros'll take a wait at three options for making spot repairs on partially rotted windows. (Note that these fixes are intended for painted windows and non stained wood).

Durham's Water Putty

Durham's Water Putty is a powder production that is mixed with water on site and can be used to repair damaged wood if applied properly. The putty is also easy to apply and like shooting fish in a barrel to clean upward. You also get a lot of product for your coin.

Mix the Water Putty to the consistency of thick pancake batter. — Mix the Water Putty to the consistency of thick pancake concoction.

First, remove all damaged material and wood rot with a screwdriver, chisel, store-vac, etc. In a mixing container, add a little h2o at a time to the pulverisation and stir with a paint stick until yous achieve a consistency similar to thick pancake batter. Apply the production in layers up 1/4-in. thick at a time. Let each awarding to dry before adding more product. Once the damaged expanse has been completely filled and dried, sand the surface area smooth. It is important to stop the repair by sealing it with a waterproofing product such as exterior primer and paint.

Apply the Putty in ¼" coats, allowing the product to dry between applications

For a belt-and-suspenders approach, utilize a sparse coat of Gorilla Gum over the repair before painting to help seal out moisture. Visit www.waterputty.com.

The finished repair blends into the painted wood. — The finished repair blends into the painted forest.

Build up coats of Water Putty until the damaged area is filled just above the surface. Once dry, it can be sanded, primed and painted. — Build up coats of H2o Putty until the damaged area is filled just in a higher place the surface. Once dry, it can be sanded, primed and painted.

PL Prepare ii-role Wood Repair

PL FIX is a two-function poly-urethane-based wood repair filler from Henkel Consumer Adhesives Inc. The resin and hardener are mixed together to create a light tan epoxy. The filler is sparse enough to fit into small gaps and cracks, but thick plenty that you can mold it. And unlike another wood fillers, it doesn't compress or crack. The down side to the PL Prepare is that it's very sticky, which makes it tricky to work with and difficult to clean up. Nevertheless, the up side is that the fabric tin be molded into a three-dimensional wood replacement that can be cut or routed into shape. If you lot need to replace a damaged sill corner or chipped molding profile, you lot tin can form the repair from PL Prepare and cutting the final shape one time information technology's dry. Visit world wide web.loctiteproducts.com.

The PL FIX product can be cut and shaped to match existing wood profiles. — The PL Fix production can be cutting and shaped to match existing wood profiles.

The PL FIX 2-part Wood Repair Filler mixes together like a 2-part epoxy. — The PL FIX two-office Wood Repair Filler mixes together like a 2-role epoxy.

frot 8 — An oscillating multi-tool like this Bosch Multi-Ten is a great gadget for cutting out damaged wood.

Surgical Replacement

In some cases, the best solution may be to cut out the damaged section of forest, carefully cut a replacement of piece pressure level-treated wood to the aforementioned shape and dimensions, and glue the piece into the window casing with a high-quality, exterior-course adhesive that accepts paint. Solid PVC stock is an even more than durable material than PT wood, although it tin be hard to find in some areas.

I used PL FIX to help harden the casing around the repair and to help fill seems at the joint. — I used PL FIX to help harden the casing around the repair and to assistance fill up seems at the joint.

For extra moisture protection, coat all sides of the wood replacement piece with exterior primer/paint before installing. — For extra wet protection, coat all sides of the forest replacement piece with exterior primer/paint before installing.

Nosotros've found that an aquiver multi-tool equipped with a plunge blade is an fantabulous device for cutting out the problem area. Remove all loose wood, grit and droppings. Nosotros likewise recommend coating all sides of the replacement slice—plus the damaged area—with exterior primer before fastening in place, to add an extra measure out of wet protection. Afterward gluing and nailing or screwing in the replacement slice, fill up the seams with exterior-form woods putty and sand the joints polish. Apply pigment-able waterproof sealant, primer and matching paint to complete the repair. Visit www.extremehowto.com.