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I must admit, I prefer wooden window frames over the white plastic versions, but they do need maintenance if they're going to last.
I was asked by a new customer to have a look at his windows, to see what I could do with them; he hadn't paid them any heed for a number of years, and the rot was beginning to show.
Rotten Window Frames
On closer inspection, I found that a number of the frames were OK, just needing a clean up and re-coating of the stain/weatherproofing, but others were in a terrible shape - actually rotten through from the outside in - in one case, I could poke a chisel all the way through the frame (notice I said poke, not push!).
And it wasn't just the external frame either - the bathroom window had rotted from the inside thanks to the condensation from the shower. These definitely needed more than just a bit of
filler.
Rather than going to the expense of replacing the whole frame, I removed the rotten frame and cut out the wood that was rotting - just a section at a time, then replaced it with fresh timber, fitted perfectly and shaped to match.
Timber Window Replacement
Along with the frames, it was found that two of the wooden sills were also rotten, to the point of needing replacement, but rather than replacing the whole sill (which is a huge & therefore expensive job), I removed the rotten timber, coated everything with a 'wet rot timber hardener' and replaced with fresh timber.
Once the new sections of the sills were in place, the wood was treated with a Dark Mahogany stain and wood preservative for weatherproofing.
The end result was a very cost-effective repair, around 1/6 of the price of having new windows fitted, and now they're coated again, they should last for a good number of years yet.
If you're having problems with rotting windows, get in touch with me and I'll take a look to see what I can do ... I always look to offer a cost-effective solution, rather than maximise my bank account!
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