Interior Window Sill Repair

Run a bead of waterproof marine grade adhesive along the old sill.

Interior window sill repair.

Place your old window sill on top of your new piece of wood and use a pencil to trace the exact shape onto the wood. Won t rot peel or yellow. Use the crow bar or chisel to slowly pry the windowsill off the window. If not make adjustments as needed.

Then we used a hammer and banged popped the sill upwards being careful to avoid any further damage. First we ran a cutting blade this is my favorite caulk removing tool. Remove side window trim using the putty knife and pry bar. Around all the edges including between the underneath trim and the window sill.

Next paint or stain the window sill to match the surrounding woodwork. Repair any rotten spots on the old sill with epoxy. Sill rite is a waterproof barrier that protects the sill area. Trim the back edge of the new sill as needed so that its lower edge fits tightly against the siding and its back edge fits against the old wood.

Sill rite sills are made of the same high quality vinyl as many window frames. If necessary set your circular saw to the depth of the sill and cut the sill in half without touching the window wood or metal. We pulled out the rest of the nails that were left behind. Insert the tip of a utility knife between the sill and the trim.

Next place your new window sill where your old window sill was to make sure it s the right fit. Drill pilot holes every 16 inches or so through the new sill s front and back edges. Use a utility knife and if necessary a hammer to carefully break and remove any caulking or sealant that s binding the old sill to the window frame. Open the bottom window.

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Cut out your new window sill with your table saw. Use this method to repair dry rot damage in a window and avoid having to replace the entire window frame and sill.