REPAIRING ROTTEN WINDOW FRAMES

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In this video Dave takes you through the step by step process of REPAIRING ROTTEN WINDOW FRAMES. He answers the ultimate question on whether a rotten window frame be repaired and shows you his tricks of the trade in the process. Dave shows a previous window sill replacement and the finish achieved. How to repair a rotten window frame involves cutting out the rotten wood in this casement window first then applying cuprinol 5 star complete wood treatment. Next he applies repair care wood hardener to ensure a good bond. To fix the new wood in place repair care two part-epoxy resin is dispensed from a caulking gun then mixed before Dave shows you how to apply epoxy resin to wood to complete this wood rot repair. Finally after sanding epoxy resin any minor imperfections can be finished with repair care super finish before decoration.

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REPAIRING ROTTEN WINDOW FRAMES

[marcmcgettigan]

This is the real deal when it comes to window restoration. Impressive video and really appreciate the in depth explanation. I've done lots of repair work but never with resin. Excellent stuff thank you

[Lord-Brett-Sinclair]

Nice to see someone doing a proper repair . Very impressive indeed.

[okafka]

Fantastic video, had me grinning all the way through with recognition of someone doing a proper job. 👍
I've been restoring windows for 30 years: got introduced to Repair Care in the 90s (Window Care then) by Bob Cherry who demonstrated it's use.
This is the first time I've seen someone real world demonstrating this method, which gives a long term solution to the sorts of problems found on wet rot affected exterior timbers. Sounds like you've done their course - the use of the term 'buttering up' may have given it away.🙂
The main issue with 2 pack fillers like ronseal or car body filler, is they're brittle (that's why they sand so easily!) and won't move with the timber - essentially it's inbuilt obsolescence - the vast majority of you tube videos dealing with these sorts of issues, use these sorts of 2 part fillers, demonstrating they don't understand the limitations of these materials and how timber flexes in different temperatures/humidities. The best thing to do when you come across their use is to remove them, in my experience you often find them placed over the top of ''hardened' wet rot, as a sort of packing. The only use for them is to guide you to these sorts of papered over issues.
Out of interest, do you know what paint system was used over these repairs?

[IrelandConstruction]

Brilliant skills on display. The key here is preparation, cut out all the rot and prime. Personally I replace all timber with timber. But a good mix of both methods here 👍

[sicpact]

Sometimes I look at jobs with extensive rot in bog standard off the shelf frames and either avoid the job or recommend total replacement. But if they are historic/original frames beautifully made they are worth restoring. Very satisfying knowing them Windows have been there a long time and you have now extended that further.

[ashleymccarthy]

Beautiful mouldings mate, lovely craftsmanship.

[iampumaa]

Thank you for making this video I just bought a 100-year-old house and every single window has rotted along the bottom and sides. They are beautiful windows and I didn't want to have to replace them so thank you for giving me another option 🙂

[scooby]

Repair care is brilliant stuff guys, used it a few times 👍

[gillarcher]

Love the video.
Fantastic workmanship
I live in York and I've done so many rotten timber repairs over the past year mostly sliding sash window restoration. The repair care system is fantastic.

[mhole]

Great video, full of useful detail. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[paultrueman]

Fabulous video, really practical tips and easy to follow approach. I was really concerned how to tackle a similar window with a simpler profile, now going to get the resin tomorrow and get going! Thanks.

[crm.carpentry]

Great work. Just a note, stop repeating "its doesn't matter its rough" "its meant to look old" " it doesn't matter the joints aren't perfect"!!!! Mate, you're a great craftsman, be confident in what you're doing. All that matters, is the end product (which looks great) stop worrying about the negative comments, middle finger to them, just let your work shine 😊👍🏻❤

[joshuamatheron]

I used this stuff about 10 years ago. It’s amazing. Loved doing the fixed casements and sashes. The openers were a pain in the arse as we couldn’t get into the property’s. Nice job.

[AnthonyHJohn]

Nice job, really well explained too. This is a product I didn’t know existed and I can see it would be much better than exterior wood filler which I have used in the past. 👍

[olrenison]

Good stuff. Really interesting and a great job. That resin stuff looks well handy. 👍

[chrisholt]

Wow, great job, what a brilliant finish, thank you for the information.
Tremendous skill and great products, excellent film, thank you. 👍👍👍

[asclark]

looks great! and appreciate seeing all the work and skill that went into it!

[davidbowman]

Best video I have seen on window repair! - Great job!

[cg]

Ideally, take out the windows completely and replace rotten wood with new wood using no resin. That said, I appreciate this guy's honesty in explaining the high cost of the resin and not wanting to disturb the inside. Fair play. Most likely the customer didn't want to/couldn't afford to pay for a more lengthy full deconstruction and repair.

[sarahgreenslade]

You are a master of your craft. Thank you for the level of detailed information you included in this video. I appreciate you. Cheers!