How to Make Your Own Window Sill is a multi-part series article ( Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). WOOD SELECTION & CUTTING You can use any type of wood, as long as they are kiln dried with the exception of pressure treated (PT) wood. Although PT lumber provides superior resistance to rot, it also gives off volatile organic compound (VOC) gas. Couple that with part of the sill … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Own Window Sill – Part 3
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How To Make Your Own Window Sill – Part 2
How to Make Your Own Window Sill is a multi-part series article ( Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). SILL ANGLE MEASUREMENT Having an accurate window sill angle measurement ensures tight fit with windows and more importantly, minimizes water infiltration via wicking. Some replacement window manufacturers like Andersen has 3 sill angle choices so providing Andersen with accurate … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Own Window Sill – Part 2
How To Make Your Own Window Sill – Part 1
If your exterior window sill is rotted and can't find a matching sill from your large box retailers or lumber yards, I may be able to help you. Please note that How to Make Your Own Window Sill post has Part 1 (you are here), Part 2 and Part 3). Introduction I know I have mistakenly used the term "window sill" to describe various parts of windows so let me clear that up … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Own Window Sill – Part 1
How To Replace A Rotted Window Sill
I think it was my third or fourth window out of 8 replacement windows when I encountered this rotted window sill. The warning was as plain as day: this particular window was the only one with it's exterior window trims and window sill covered with aluminum flashing and even clearer warning of loose finishing nails on top of the flashing that I could pull out with my finger … [Read more...] about How To Replace A Rotted Window Sill