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 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 ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: How to identify common wood rot and determine its extent Discovering potential sources of water damage and how to address those Determining whether ...

We need to rebuild the top parts of the sills on two of our windows. The wood is rotten and the paint is peeling. I have just tested them for lead and they tested positive, so we will also need to do ...

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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 now.

Wet rot turns wood spongy – and it will soon spread, compromising the strength and security of the window. Therefore it's best to deal with it as soon as possible. Find all the rot first. Apart from ...

A: Try one frame and you will quickly find out. I have found it relatively easy.