Repairing a Window Sill

Thanks to the world of television and the newest wave of home improvement style of shows, there seems to be more and more people who are no longer intimidated by fixing and repairing things around the house. Window sill repairs are a simple task to carry out especially since the innovative prefabricated windows hit the market. Fixing a window sill is easy once you assemble all the items and tools you will need, and make the time to do the work.

Simple Steps for Window Sill Repair

Window sill repair is really simple and can be explained easily in three steps. Before you begin, it is important that you make sure you have the time to invest in order to start and complete the repair because the last thing you want to do is start something you cannot finish. Also, make sure you have the proper tools before you even begin. You will be basically removing the trim, taking out the old window sill, measuring and cutting the new window sill, and installing it.

First, you will need to take accurate measurements of the existing window sill, making sure to jot down the width, length and thickness.

After the measurements have been taken, it is time to remove the sash channel trim as well as the side pieces of casing trim, and this will allow you to get access to the window sill. It is possible that you will need to use a pry bar with some scrap wood as a barrier to remove the trim. Once all the trim has been removed, you will have to remove any old nails that may have remained in the wall and window jamb, and this can be done with pliers.

Finally, you are ready to remove the old window sill, and it is important that you do this with care. The old window sill can be used as the template guide for cutting out the new window sill. The new window sill can be cut out with a saber saw. After the new window sill is measured and cut out it can be fitted into place, nailed down with 6d and 8d finishing nails.

Some Tips for Finishing Up the Window Sill Repair

Even though you should use a saber saw with a fine-toothed blade, it may still be necessary to sand and smooth the edges on the new window sill and then secure it in place with a few nails. Once the window sill is in place, the trim can be put back up with a few nails, and you should countersink all the nails you used. To give a nice finishing touch, wood putty can be used to fill up the nail holes, and paint or stain the new window sill to match the color scheme of the room.

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