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Repairing & Glazing Wood Windows, Part 2

Augh. Conquering the wood rot. I knew that this day was coming, I just didn’t expect it so soon. However, surprises are par for the course when you own an old house.

Let me just say right now that this is the first time I’ve attempted this with such a large repair. So, your mileage may vary. Consult with knowledgeable professionals before trying this yourself. Remember, we are just regular homeowners in here.

I winced all the way through digging out the rotted wood. With each scrape and dig, I was praying under my breath that the rot would end. But ended up with a larger hole than I was hoping for. Well, of course. I’m just thankful that it didn’t go all the way through to the other side!

Originally, I saw the damage and decided I should probably have a new bottom rail made. Then I was inspired by Bill at Enon Hall’s fix! I’m going to give it a shot.

So, armed with my copies of Working Windows and Renovating Old Houses, I headed out to find some LiquidWood or Rot Fix. I found out quickly that the closest stores that were still open (Home Depot and Lowes) had neither. I did find some Copper-Brown Jasco. I decided to give it a try.

First, I drilled some short holes in the good wood in order to improve the absorption of the fixative through the wood (being careful not to drill too closely to the perimeter of the wood.)

Then I soaked the wood in the Jasco by pouring it inside of the rail and tilting the sash slowly to enhance coverage.

Now I have to let it dry thoroughly before working with the epoxy. Knees knocking, I turn my attention back to the other windows.

Posted by jeanne on May 15, 2005 at 10:50 PM (2)

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