Exterior Window Molding Repair

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Exterior window molding repair.

Removing the rotten brick molding before you remove the damaged brick molding cut its caulking away from the exterior siding with a utility knife. How to repair exterior window molding 1. The method shown uses wd40 and polyester resin. Mix equal parts of the.

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. If nails are bent or rusty pull them out with diagonal. Tap all exposed nail heads down with a nailset and hammer. 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. This video shows the viewer how to repair a section of damaged molding surrounding a door or window. A note to our community regarding covid 19. Start at the lowest damaged corner and work your.

Use a mallet to. Fortunately rotted trim is generally easy to repair. Once the resin has hardened the wd40 allows it to be removed and used as a mould. Rot infested framing or mudsills pose a much bigger problem but before you can fix it you have to find it.

The mould is then sprayed with more wd40 and is filled with new resin. How to repair the wood molding on a window pane 1. 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.

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