Exterior Window Molding Repair

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Exterior window molding repair.

A note to our community regarding covid 19. How to repair the wood molding on a window pane 1. The mould is then sprayed with more wd40 and is filled with new resin. Chisel out the damaged area of the molding carefully to avoid damaging the surrounding woodwork.

Firstly an undamaged section of the molding is sprayed with wd40 and then covered in resin. The method shown uses wd40 and polyester resin. Mix equal parts of the. Sand the molding with a folded piece of 100 grit sandpaper.

Once the resin has hardened the wd40 allows it to be removed and used as a mould. How to repair exterior window molding 1. Tap all exposed nail heads down with a nailset and hammer. 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.

Want to see who made the cut. Things you ll need prybar trim circular saw drill 2 5 in 6 4 cm nails painter s putty. Here is the definitive list of exterior trim repairers near your location as rated by your neighborhood community. If nails are bent or rusty pull them out with diagonal.

Rot infested framing or mudsills pose a much bigger problem but before you can fix it you have to find it. 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. Fortunately rotted trim is generally easy to repair. Fold the sandpaper into a small strip and use it and your.

Removing the rotten brick molding before you remove the damaged brick molding cut its caulking away from the exterior siding with a utility knife.