I live in a wooden house and we are having problems with rot on several windows. The sills in particular are getting to the point of where I no longer want to try to patch,fill, or otherwise treat the wood but would prefer to simply replace it.
The windows are 25 years old, and original to the house; I have removed aluminum windows on a concrete house, and installed vinyl in their place, but that is the limit of my experience with windows. I am pretty good with tools, and have a very well stocked garage, and would like to think I can build a new sill(or anything else) if necessary.
Is it worth it to try to only replace the sill, or do i have to spring for new windows? If I do replace the sill can it be done in place, or do I have to pull the windows. I assume if the sills can be replaced, I will have to fabricate new sills, or can they be purchased premade? Would a trex or composite type material be worth while, or should I stick to wood? I am trying to get this done on a shoestring budget.
Sorry for all the questions but I have some free time coming up and am planning on getting some stuff off my to do list. For what its worth the house is in Florida, and its open window time of year, so having gaping holes in the wall for a day wont be too bad.
Thanks for any help,
And-Con
The windows are 25 years old, and original to the house; I have removed aluminum windows on a concrete house, and installed vinyl in their place, but that is the limit of my experience with windows. I am pretty good with tools, and have a very well stocked garage, and would like to think I can build a new sill(or anything else) if necessary.
Is it worth it to try to only replace the sill, or do i have to spring for new windows? If I do replace the sill can it be done in place, or do I have to pull the windows. I assume if the sills can be replaced, I will have to fabricate new sills, or can they be purchased premade? Would a trex or composite type material be worth while, or should I stick to wood? I am trying to get this done on a shoestring budget.
Sorry for all the questions but I have some free time coming up and am planning on getting some stuff off my to do list. For what its worth the house is in Florida, and its open window time of year, so having gaping holes in the wall for a day wont be too bad.
Thanks for any help,
And-Con