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
Rotted Window Sill
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 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
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