HOW TO remove and replace WINDOW SILLS
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- čas přidán 6. 04. 2020
- This is how to remove/replace rotted window sills, nose, brick molding, etc. vlog_090
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Chris- I see the previous comment was a year ago. Please know, your video presence is still incredibly authentic and approachable, your instructions and demonstrations are practical and logical and easy to follow. I have two sills with rot in the front of my house, and I thought I was going to have to replace 7 windows (to keep the look coherent). That's expensive. Now instead I'll try replacing the rotten sills. Could save me thousands. So grateful for your videos. Thank you so so so very much.
Wow, that was great, even my wife liked it. I finally understand how all these pieces of wood are organized and fit together. I am not good in spatial thinking, unless I see someone take it apart piece by piece I can’t figure what’s going on. Thanx again!
You are definitely a pro, you're facial expressions I love makes your videos top notch, thank so much for making home improvements fun.
The hardest part of a job like this is "getting started". A+ video 👍
Thanks for linking the products too. It's really helpful
Thanks man.... I definitely love the fact that u put links on the description straight up to the store... thanks again...
Best sill replacement I've seen thanks
Short and sweet. Just like it should be. Thanks mate.
Thanks for the video! Saved me $1000s from replacing the entire window like the first 3 people I tried to hire to do the repair. Cost me $32 a window using the link you provided!
I like your cool and calm way of explaining how to do something that might be stressful to any homeowner. It builds confidence in anyone hesitant to attempt a DIY. Liked and subscribed! Can't wait to see what else you share on your channel!
I thought I was gonna hate this video initially. I really liked it after all. Strong work.
Best videos on CZcams on how to fix this stuff.
Anthony e - This is quite a compliment; thanks 🙏🏻
I enjoy listing to you as you describe the process. Thanks
Very clear instructions! Thank you...
Good video man, one of the better ones I've seen.
thanks dude! great of you to name the parts!
Helpful simple explanation I don’t know why these California contractors are trying to talk me into replacing window stucco beneath the window and they haven’t even seen the window sill. It’s only the window sill that is rotted
Nice and easy explanation. Thanks for the video. Well done.
Kevin Chorice I appreciate it! 🙏🏻👍🏼
You saved me $650.00 Thanks for the video!!!
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻
I love! Thanks
Very useful thanks 👍🏻
This video was a huge help getting 2 of my windows repaired.. thanks so much
New adjuster!! Thanks
Great job!
Great video.
Very helpful...Thanks
Great video and instructions, wish you lived in my area in middle TENN
Chris, love your humor yet mostly your video contains more information about replacing a window sill (and brick mold) than any other video I've watched.
If you are doing your own editing, it's perfect.
Thank you!
Nice job I understand what needs to be done
Chris, your videos are ALWAYS instructional. Thanks much!
P.S. You do really good work.
Thank you!!
Thanks Chris!
You asked me if I like it I love it it's really going to help me cuz I live in Philadelphia and I have to replace a window sill downtown row home that's really bad thank you so much
Oh my God thank you for this I love you so much I understand how to do this now
You rock dude
Good info, thanks.
I just tried a vinyl version window stool and something went wrong, it ended up being too low. The window in closed position still had a good inch gap. It was getting dark, had to just button it up by adding a piece on top. I'm frustrated. It's nothing that you showed, I just done something wrong. I replaced just like old o e come out, even though the new vinyl was shaped different.
Best video I've seen yet, naming all the components so you don't sound like an idiot at the lumber counter.
70k on a single video!!!!
Just INSANE! 💯🔥🔥🔥
Saw a couple of your videos on this. Your repair is applied to traditional (i.e. "old") windows that are frameless with window sashes in the window opening, where the window sill actually is a component of the window and not just an exterior trim piece that can be applied after window installation, right? I'm trying to understand the different window scenarios possible when there is a window repair. Thanks.
I’m giving this a shot soon. Noticed windows at my house with spongey wood and pest ridden
Hey Chris, thanks for the video. It was a big help. Unfortunately, my sill did not come out as easy as the one in the video. The guy who installed the window and interior trim must have owned stock in a nail company. (eyes rolling)
Use a SawsAll, to cut free. The RipItOut method may damage the brickmold and the inside sill.
Your video taught me two successfully replace three sills for "normal" size double hung windows. Thanks!!! Much appreciated. But now I have a larger picture window and have 3 concerns.
1) I presume the 2x4 rough sill framing provides the main support. On the inside, just the drywall? It's raised higher than the rough sill, won't the drywall break?
2) Why is there a little groove along the interior face of a pre-cut sill?
3) If a pre-cut sill is lacking sufficient depth (from outside to inside), because the wall is too thick what's the best way to proceed? Mill a custom sill? Join another board to the interior length? Give up and call a pro?
Any suggestions would be great. Thanks
i gave 2 displikes and 1 like
Life changing video. Thanks. But me watching you rub your hand on fiberglass vicariously made my hand itch lol
wish i can give you two likes. good sense of humor bro! After watching your videos, i was pumped up to replace my rotted window sill but now i'm finding rotting has gone deeper, might need whole new windows.
Awesome video... Can you do a video where you replace the sill with window replacements. How do you remove the sill if you have window replacements
In most cases the sill will remain underneath the new window.
Practical information I need to replace my window sills
Great expectations ! I’m not a carpenter and my Outter windowsill broke off which then allows all the water to drip down behind the vinyl siding because they had it tucked up under the windowsill but we use teen challenge carpenters which I would not recommend the shotty work yes in expensive and I was cool with them but still shotty work something just wasn’t right Why it Rooted out !
At 0:32, you mentioned that you did not know the name of the window trim you pointed to...Hardly anyone knows... Vinyl compression jamb liners are held in the jamb pocket via a flange on the edges. These flanges fit into a groove in a piece of trim called the jamb stop. There is a jamb stop on the exterior side of the jamb, and one on the interior side. When viewed outwardly, it appears to be a solid piece of wood, but it has cut grooves. I need some of that molding on my window repair as well.
Also, you mentioned 22 degrees as the angle for the cutting the side trim where it meets the sill. Most others use a standard angle of 15 degrees, so I was wondering how you came up with 22 degrees.
you must prime the sides of the boards or you will soon have rot again
Awesome! Hey man, what is usually the cause of these rotting? Is it because it's not painted all the way around on the cut edges and such? I want to make sure my replacements don't rot! Thanks for making these videos!
I think making sure the seams are caulked where the brick molding meets the sill is most important because consistent water touching those seams the wood will soak up into brick mold going upward. I see the same thing happen a lot on the bottom of exterior doors on the jam next to the sill plate.
You say..."Give it two dislikes" Very clever. wink wink. Love the vids thanks for knowledge.
Make 2 cuts. Pull the center out. Then the ends. Way easier
Wish you showed all the steps. Like picking the kind of wood, how you measure it, and cutting it. And how that last nose piece attaches.
John S Chris I plan to replace my Sills with PCV what do I use for nails and what type Thanks.
Joao Silva For PVC I usually use an exterior grade 2 1/2 inch or longer T-10 screw. It’s a strong 💪🏻 skinny fastener.
The problem is, if the house has newer windows, the bottom of them runs right on top of the sill, all the way across. Therefore, the sill can't be cut in this way.
love your vids! I have a question. How do I remove the sill on a 3 window unit? (you should do a video on it - can't find any on youtube of double or triple windows with 1 piece sill) I removed the apron and it appears to be one continuous sill interlocking all 3 windows. Should I use an oscillating tool to cut the sill from the inside of the house under each vertical part of the window so I don't rip the windows apart when I pry it out? Does that make any sense? I can send a picture if you have a second to tell me. thanks!
Next opportunity I will for sure do a video. The 3 windows actually have 3 individual sills and one long nose piece that makes it look like one long sill. So, the process for repairing the 3 sills is going to be very similar.
@@ChrisSilverman man I was really hoping you were right....but you weren't lol. It was one long sill dovetailed together at the bottom where the vertical side pieces came down to meet the sill. Ended up cutting the sill out around the 2 vertical pieces and then notched the new sill and installed
Thank you for this. If just the nose is rotten, is it okay to just replace that or does the entire seal need to be replaced?
If the nose only is rotten and it will separate from the sill without damaging the sill And I would replace the nose only
Thank you!!!
Can I do this for my door threshold. Looks similar to the window sill here. Just trying to figure out how to repair it. Wood is rotted
ZB87 Unfortunately Door thresholds are different that have to have a custom made piece. I’ve used 2x10 treated lumber for the doors.
Chris Silverman I measured my existing sill. It is 7-1/4” x 36” x 1” thick. Will that work?
were did you get your replacement parts and what were the called
Sill and sill nose, at big box and lumber yards.
My window need new sill nose but home improvement stores don't have the exact stuff. How can I get it ? It looks similar like yours in the video.
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Otto Szasz I purchased these from Home Depot. Lowe’s hardware stores also carry these. Here is a link to the sill: www.homedepot.com/p/Woodgrain-Millwork-WG-WDS2-1-1-4-in-x-4-3-4-in-x-96-in-Primed-Finger-Jointed-Pine-Sill-Moulding-10004487/206178844?irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-2076208-459920-&clickid=VugXecTsSxyOU7jwUx0Mo38TUkiRhCwmP3dE0c0 Here is a link to the nose piece: www.homedepot.com/p/Woodgrain-Millwork-WG-WDS1-1-3-4-in-x-1-1-8-in-x-96-in-Primed-Finger-Jointed-Pine-Sill-Nosing-Moulding-10004480/206178837?irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-2076208-459920-&clickid=V7oT1dQEYxyORwZwUx0Mo38qUkiRhC12P3dE0c0
Hope this helps!
I saw this in home depot but mine is different dimensions, I found it in Lowe's but they don't sell it anymore www.lowes.com/pd/1-11-16-in-x-7-ft-Interior-Pine-Finger-Joint-Sill-Nose-Actual-1-6875-in-x-7-ft/1000255785 and I can't order it from them.
What type of wood to use for replacement? Treated? Pine? Cedar?
I use a primed pine exterior sill window sill moulding and nosing from Home Depot
www.homedepot.com/p/Alexandria-Moulding-AMC-1500-1-1-4-in-x-6-3-4-in-x-96-in-Pine-Primed-Finger-Joint-Sill-Moulding-A1500-93096C/205958707
Links to the products please!!
Sill
www.homedepot.com/p/Woodgrain-Millwork-WG-WDS2-1-1-4-in-x-4-3-4-in-x-96-in-Primed-Finger-Jointed-Pine-Sill-Moulding-10004487/206178844?irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-2076208-459920-&clickid=VugXecTsSxyOU7jwUx0Mo38TUkBx-qSuP3dE0c0
Nose
www.homedepot.com/p/Woodgrain-Millwork-WG-WDS2-1-1-4-in-x-4-3-4-in-x-96-in-Primed-Finger-Jointed-Pine-Sill-Moulding-10004487/206178844?irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-2076208-459920-&clickid=VugXecTsSxyOU7jwUx0Mo38TUkBx-qSuP3dE0c0
Why was sill so rotted? Did those factors, like flashing above or on sides get corrected, fixed?
In most cases the caulk breaks where the brick mold meets the sill and water seeps into it. The best way to prolong the life of the sills and moldings is to keep it caulked and painted.
@@ChrisSilverman Thanks for explanation. Does this mean to inspect condition of caulk and paint every year or so?
What material or type of wood do you recommend?
Spanish cedar. You can use any type, but spanish cedar will last the longest.
So now , seeing those pin nails makes me think this was repaired not all that very long ago. I’m in a super rainy region and the way sills are done around here is no different . Besides using a primer like Kilz - and there’s another product I saw recently that is used to seal MDF that I thought might help - I wonder how we can keep this from happening ? Of course using a rot-resistant wood ,,, but , unless one goes to the trouble of milling their own brick molding in addition to the sill material being more resistant , I wonder ?
Home Depot sells pvc window sills also. I think they are good for rainy and humid regions. Not very good in direct sunlight though.
@@ChrisSilverman Sorry to hear that, as the worst in my house are those beaten by mid-summer/mid-day sun and I was hoping to use vinyl. Why are these not good for direct sun?
I'm wondering why there's an electrical wire under the sill.
i totally understanding it> I wanted to know why a contractor is asking for $3,300 to replace my wooden bull nose sill. he wants to replace it with concrete while all mywindow sills are wood
I asked my brother about this kind of thing, price gouge: "Are they stupid, or do they think I am?" He said they don't want the work, but will do it if you pay them enough.
Not bad brother brown I doubeted things for few mins but all sudden things come up trumps
Haha; thanks.
So is that you chris doing the work , did someone show you how to do it or ya taught yaself brother brown? Spread the word over there brother brown are clever people like here in Australia lol
Now if I can only find these parts. Home Depot seems to be out of stock.
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Just rip out the left and right side once you cut out/removed the center sill: bad advice, really bad advice. This cracked the interior stool, and on my double hung frame, broke and ripped out the wood that the track sits upon. So, both window sashes and the track on that side had to be taken out to repair that. Instead, tap the remaining sill with a hammer to create space between that and the frame, then slide a long flathead screwdriver between the remaining sill piece and the frame and pry it away.
How much can they charge me for doing this. I dont have all the tools do to it myself.
Oscar Eli I charge between 190-385 labor depending on several factors. Different Companies charge different rates for the same product replacement but this is in my opinion a good ballpark number.
@@ChrisSilverman per window?
@@oscareli5114 It's definitely per window. That's a lot of skilled carpentry work. I've had the same done and it ain't cheap.
Especially if they have to do 2nd story work.
Charge depends on proximity to major metro. For 190-385, it'd be worth buying the tools and doing it yourself.
Two dislikes = a like.
This video not so good but others good,
so two dislikes for this video.
Thanks, keepem coming.
So you installed all those new pieces and never primed any of the end cuts, good move. They will all be rotten w/in two years
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There is no evolution of species. All the species were created as they are to fit into this glorious universe of variety.
I don't agree with that as being the truth of our universe and the reality we're living. I feel Elohim created us. I feel there's an intelligent template that precedes our human life existence.
there is no way you would be able to find a bunch of different fossils of different animals and say they're related, and say their intermediary fossils. that's just complete nonsense falsity and non truth.
Everything on Earth is related in the sense that we all are part of life and we all come from the source.
natural processes which can be studied and understood are coded into the creation by the source of creation. there is no evolution of species. Every animal sticks to its kind and doesn't change over time. that's a complete falsity. that's completely made up. and there's absolutely no proof for that at all. and I can't be proved. it's as much magical as the LifeSource creating everything spontaneously out of its own nature.
was not helpful,,
Too much eye contact bud. Just for future reference
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