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Dealing with rotten sections of wooden georgian windows. I think i have 3 options, is this correct? (see add info)

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 2.50 PM

1) dig out rotten wood then fill. 2) splice rotten section out, replace section using wood & 2part filler, sand then paint. 3) completely remove section affected (inc good wood) and replace, before treating and painting. I have 2 clients who need me to do this work and I want to make sure i do the job properly. Thank you very much for any advice given.

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Charlie Carpentry

Rating: 5 out of 5

Newport, Gwent

The whole thing depends on extent of deterioration, and of course money! Splicing in little pieces can be time consuming and not effective in long term. If cost is a problem, the old wood hardener and filler can be very effective and economical, and will give a few more years of life. But if all looks a bit scruffy then replace whole sections. That will look best but cost more.

Answered23 March 2012