"Very tidy work, everything neatly masked off and left broom-clean. The living room has turned out beautifully."
This window frame clearly shows what wood rot does to timber, and what an expert repair can win back. The frame had been affected by wood rot and needed repairing before it could be repainted. In Noord-Holland, where window frames face rain and wind all year round, that is a familiar sight.
With a frame like this, the question is always: repair or replace? As long as most of the wood is sound, repair is usually the sensible choice, because the original frame is then preserved. What that trade-off comes down to is explained under painting or replacing window frames.
The result is a professional repair, with the frame once again protected by a closed coat of paint. The before and after photos show the difference between the damaged wood and the restored frame. You will find more about this service under wood rot and window frame repair.
The first step in any wood rot repair is taking out all the rotten wood, down to sound, dry timber. Cutting corners here means facing the same problem again before long, because rot that is left behind simply keeps spreading. The wood then has to be properly dry before the repair can begin, otherwise the filler will not bond.
The resulting cavity is filled with wood filler or, in the case of major damage, with a new piece of timber. The repair is then sanded to the shape of the profile, so the lines of the frame are right again. A good repair follows the original profile, so you can hardly tell it apart from the rest of the frame.
Only once the repaired section is smooth and dry do the undercoat and gloss follow. That gives the frame a closed coat of paint again, one that keeps rainwater out and protects the wood for years to come.
"Very tidy work, everything neatly masked off and left broom-clean. The living room has turned out beautifully."
"Quick communication, a fixed price up front and the exterior paintwork looks great. Definitely recommended."
"Scheduled within a week and the result is crisper than I had hoped. The window frames look like new."
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