NOTE: This is an old article. An updated post can be found here - Complete Guide to Making Your Own Window Sill 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 … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Own Window Sill – Part 3
Rotted Window Sill
How To Make Your Own Window Sill – Part 1
NOTE: This is an old article. An updated post can be found here - Complete Guide to Making Your Own Window Sill 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. Introduction I know I have mistakenly used the term "window sill" to describe various parts of windows so let … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Own Window Sill – Part 1
How I Replaced A Rotted Rim Joist And Sill Plates – Part 3 of 4
Part III of the article series talks about removing a concrete patio using power tool rental from Home Depot (i.e. Hilti concrete saw and Makita demolition electric jack) to prep for replacing a rotted joist and sill plates. Please note that this is more-serious-than-normal DIY project. It can potentially cause severe property damage and injury or death! How to … [Read more...] about How I Replaced A Rotted Rim Joist And Sill Plates – Part 3 of 4
How To Replace A Rotted Window Sill
KEY POINTS Rotted window sill can cause lots of problems, including mold, termite and other pest issuesWindow should be replaced at the same time as replacing a window sill Introduction 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 … [Read more...] about How To Replace A Rotted Window Sill
