{"id":392,"date":"2020-12-28T00:00:43","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T05:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=392"},"modified":"2021-12-24T18:34:37","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T23:34:37","slug":"how-to-replace-rotted-wood-around-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-replace-rotted-wood-around-window\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Replace Rotted Wood Around a Window?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you live in a rainy, wet climate with plenty of precipitation, then the wood around your windows is at risk of rotting. It\u2019s really as simple as that.<\/p>\n

While newer houses often take advantage of rot-proof window materials like vinyl or aluminum, many older houses have window frames made from regular old hardwood. Windows tend to be areas where moisture congregates, so unless your wooden windows get consistent preventative maintenance \u2013 they\u2019re likely to suffer from water damage.<\/p>\n

One of the tricky things about rotted window sills is that they often appear to be in good shape. Water can work its way into the frame or sill and create rot without much visual damage.<\/p>\n

The best way to check if the wood is rotten is by pressing into it with a screwdriver. If it has a spongy texture \u2013 you\u2019ve got yourself wood rot. The most common spots for this to happen are in the lower corners of window frames \u2013 particularly on windows that aren\u2019t protected by some type of overhang.<\/p>\n

Another good indicator of rotted wood is chipped and missing paint on the sill. Wood window frames are subject to rain, snow, and condensation, and the only thing protecting them is their paint\/primer.<\/p>\n

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