treated wood for window frame?
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01-04-05, 09:26 AM
treated wood for window frame?
I'm rebuilding a basement window frame and need to know whether I should be using treated wood. Previous frame had extensive (but no longer active) termite damage. Thanks for the advice!
#3
01-04-05, 02:58 PM
what about paint?
One person told me that you have to wait a year before you can paint treated wood and even then it often peels. I do plan to paint the frame; should I still use treated wood?
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01-05-05, 09:17 AM
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You can paint pressure treated wood after 30 days or so if you give it breathing space while it dries. I've also found that letting the wood dry out and then sanding it with a random orbital sander (before installation) will produce good results. This removes an outer "film" that I believe has an effect on paint adhesion and allows the wood to do all of the shrinking and warping before you install it.
I rebuilt my front porch eight years ago with pressure treated wood, and primed and painted with a high quality oil based primer and paint. I just repainted last month to change the color. There was absolutely no sign of peeling on the old paint. Given the improvements in latex today, I would probably go that route instead of oil, but you'll find very strong opinions about oil vs. latex.
Now, another thought...I recently replaced all my window trim and all the gable and cornice trim (soffit, fascial, frieze board, dental molding) on the outside of my house with cellular PVC. I love it. The only limitation I can think of with this product is that you shouldn't paint it a dark color.
Good luck
You can paint pressure treated wood after 30 days or so if you give it breathing space while it dries. I've also found that letting the wood dry out and then sanding it with a random orbital sander (before installation) will produce good results. This removes an outer "film" that I believe has an effect on paint adhesion and allows the wood to do all of the shrinking and warping before you install it.
I rebuilt my front porch eight years ago with pressure treated wood, and primed and painted with a high quality oil based primer and paint. I just repainted last month to change the color. There was absolutely no sign of peeling on the old paint. Given the improvements in latex today, I would probably go that route instead of oil, but you'll find very strong opinions about oil vs. latex.
Now, another thought...I recently replaced all my window trim and all the gable and cornice trim (soffit, fascial, frieze board, dental molding) on the outside of my house with cellular PVC. I love it. The only limitation I can think of with this product is that you shouldn't paint it a dark color.
Good luck
