Windows are the breathers for your house. It is through them that air as well as sunshine comes into your house and make it worth living. Imagine a house without any windows and your mind will automatically conjure the image of a prison. Apart from being the source of ventilation, windows also add to the beauty of your house. Thus, it becomes very necessary to ensure that they remain in good shape always. Many times, you must have seen the window sills of a house getting rotten and spoiling its look. In case you are also suffering from the same problem, just read the instructions provided below, for replacing rotted window sills of your house.
How to Replace Window Sills
Things Needed
- Hammer
- Chisel
- Pry bar
- Hacksaw Blade
- Sandpaper
- Wood Preservative
- Galvanized Finishing Nails
- Putty
- Exterior Caulk
- Primer
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Pressure Wood, to match the old window sill
Instructions
- First of all, you need to remove the rotted window sill.
- Take a chisel and hammer and pry it away.
- Now, using a ply bar, separate it from the adjoining sides.
- If there are any nails, cut them with the help of a bucksaw blade.
- After you have taken out the old sill, get a new piece of wood, of the same thickness as the former.
- Place the old window sill on top of the new wood and cut the latter to the same dimensions.
- Sand and treat the wood.
- Place the new sill into the old spot, to ensure that it fits perfectly.
- If it doesn’t fit, make the necessary alterations.
- Making use of galvanized finishing nails, attach the sill under the window sides. Ensure that the nails sink beneath the surface.
- Fill the holes with wood putty.
- After the putty dries, sand it and caulk any gaps.
- Finally, prime and paint the new window sill.
