Double Hung Wood Window Sill Replacement
#1
01-11-05, 11:07 AM
Double Hung Wood Window Sill Replacement
I need to replace an exterior wood sill that goes across the bottom of 2 double hung wood windows. Haven't done it before so I'd appreciate any advice on how to go about it. Thanks.
#2
01-11-05, 11:23 AM
Member
hi
you might check with a window company if you can buy one.
If not you will need table saw to to the work.
you have to bevel it to make the sill.
u can used a 2/6 or other side, cut it to the right lenght and belel it.
A saw all would be ok to cut the old one out and used the old as template.
then just shim it under it to make it fit tite and nail it in and used silicone to seal off the cracks
hope this helps
cheers
pgtek
you might check with a window company if you can buy one.
If not you will need table saw to to the work.
you have to bevel it to make the sill.
u can used a 2/6 or other side, cut it to the right lenght and belel it.
A saw all would be ok to cut the old one out and used the old as template.
then just shim it under it to make it fit tite and nail it in and used silicone to seal off the cracks
hope this helps
cheers
pgtek
#3
01-11-05, 03:11 PM
Thanks for the info. I know the local Lowes carries replacement sills so I'm going to give it a try. I just didn't know how difficult it was to remove and replace a sill that spans 2 adjacent windows - whether there were any tricks, etc. I should know about? Thanks again.
#4
01-12-05, 05:45 AM
Member
hi
yes there usualy long staple holding thase sill in place.
a good sawall and cut them out
place your saw blade flat on the sill and slide it under the side frame part and cut the staple out
cheers
pg
yes there usualy long staple holding thase sill in place.
a good sawall and cut them out
place your saw blade flat on the sill and slide it under the side frame part and cut the staple out
cheers
pg
