Exterior Window Molding Repair

Start at the lowest damaged corner and work your.

Exterior window molding repair. Drill a series of 1 16 inch holes into the damaged area using a drill that is equipped with a 1 16 inch drill bit. The method shown uses wd40 and polyester resin. How to repair exterior window molding 1. Rot infested framing or mudsills pose a much bigger problem but before you can fix it you have to find it.

Here is the definitive list of exterior trim repairers near your location as rated by your neighborhood community. Fortunately rotted trim is generally easy to repair. Firstly an undamaged section of the molding is sprayed with wd40 and then covered in resin. With screwdriver or awl in hand scrutinize areas that are nearly horizontal and don t drain well such as windowsills drip caps and water tables.

Mix equal parts of the. A note to our community regarding covid 19. Sand the molding with a folded piece of 100 grit sandpaper. Removing the rotten brick molding before you remove the damaged brick molding cut its caulking away from the exterior siding with a utility knife.

Fold the sandpaper into a small strip and use it and your. Things you ll need prybar trim circular saw drill 2 5 in 6 4 cm nails painter s putty. Get free shipping on qualified exterior door window moulding or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. The mould is then sprayed with more wd40 and is filled with new resin.

Use a mallet to. Want to see who made the cut. This video shows the viewer how to repair a section of damaged molding surrounding a door or window. Chisel out the damaged area of the molding carefully to avoid damaging the surrounding woodwork.

How to repair the wood molding on a window pane 1.