how to replace window sill, rotted sill and nose. easy!

Hey all you home menders! Rotted wood everywhere!. Dustin shows us how to replace a wood window sill. Remove the old sill and install new sill and sill nose. Available in vinyl too, never have to replace a window sill again. This old wood window just had some years added to its life. You can do it!
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[@Frobscottles]

the skilsaw cut right in your lap gets me every time. hell yeah dude

[@homemend]

You are awesome Dan. Thanks so much for commenting!

[@rellen4533]

I love how you don’t waste time with a lot of chit chat. Quick and informative! Great job.

[@homemend]

Thank you R. Happy to help. Thank you so much!

[@imsogodsgurl]

Unless one has a new home or has recent replacement windows, everyone needs to know how to do this! Great job! Thanks, Dustin!

[@homemend]

thank you gods gurl! you are so right!

[@homemend]

awesome emiline. You got this!!

[@homemend]

You got this emiline!

[@buzoff4642]

Unfortunately, true, because of all the crap finger-jointed trim being used.

[@AFavouredLife]

yes. i want to cry i have 1 window with really rotten sill and i know i just need a new sill, NOT a new window. and i can do this myself. thank you so much….. you are heaven sent.

[@Loco11b]

Your videos make mo so confident. Was able to install vinyl plank flooring on my own. I know this isnt that video. But my siding and my sills are next, thank you very much for the great work.

[@homemend]

awesome christian! glad to hear it friend..that means the videos work! thanks for sharing! new e-course coming soon!

[@easyedub]

Dustin - U Rock! Your videos are Short, Precise and to the Point! Just the refreshers I was looking to see. Thanks for the upload.

[@homemend]

Thank you Eric! I appreciate you my friend

[@derekmacieski3992]

What a beautiful repair. Not everyone wants to replace a window. You put that back together like new.

[@homemend]

thank you derek! appreciate the comment!

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

That was some serious rot! Nice job, Dustin! That made such a difference!

[@homemend]

thank you lori! always appreciate you!

[@mouilam4123]

Was there other rot going on or just the sill?

[@kimkurinec1937]

This is so informative it will help my son in law with his home built in 1900s it needs TLC and replacing rotted wooden window sills.👌🙂

[@homemend]

So awesome Kim! Thank you for sharing!!

[@641baquero]

Very helpful video, thank you! I recently bought a house in Cape Cod and almost every window has rotted sills. I will use your video as a guide.

[@homemend]

That’s awesome 641. You got this

[@InTheKitchenWithSandy]

Good Lord, you made it look so easy. Really been stressing on how to do it. We have many that need replaced. Thank you for such a quick and easy tutorial!

[@homemend]

You got this in the kitchen. This task is easy to overthink. Don’t you do it!

[@InTheKitchenWithSandy]

Showed my hubby this video too, said yep looks really easy to do except we have replacement windows, not the original window. Windows would all have to be taken out first. Do you have a video showing how to do this?

[@harshbarj]

Thanks for posting this. I have to do this AND repair the wall under it. Have a window at my mothers that had an air conditioner in it for 8+ years. I don't know how the wall was keeping the beast of a unit up anymore. So much rott.

[@homemend]

You got this my friend. Thank you for sharing

[@VONDOOM88]

Dustin, Thank you for this video. I've been putting in pocket replacement windows and ran into a couple that had rot in the sill and brick mould / exterior casing. This is very helpful !!!

[@homemend]

Awesome this is good to know. Thank you!

[@joserodriquez4270]

Just the video I was looking for. My sill is rotten, the side trim still in good shape. You made it look easy, I hope it is for I will replace it myself. I like your tools, not a lot of people uses makita they're great. And yes I did learn something great today. Thanks for the video, very very Informative and straightforward.

[@homemend]

Awesome Jose! So glad it helped you. Thanks so much for watching

[@AshtonKish]

Makita is awesome!

[@claudiorassouli1240]

Thank you for putting this together. You answered my question about sill nosing and sills in general. Unfortunately I have a window casing and this isn’t the application for the PVC trim application I have.

[@homemend]

Hey Claudio Thanks so much for sharing

[@marthagonzalez3347]

Damn, you made it look so easy. Good video👍🏼

[@homemend]

Thank you Martha. You got this!

[@bssn9469]

Looks great, thanks for the explanation!

[@homemend]

thank you BS..appreciate the comment!

[@1divemaster1]

Great job. You made it look easy.

[@homemend]

It was! thank you dive!

[@hectorvazquez5867]

Very informative video , I needed this. Thanks 👍

[@homemend]

Thank you Hector. Appreciate the comment sir!

[@bobcobain3507]

Hell yeah Dustin great video.

[@homemend]

thank you bob!

[@almaburns6562]

You make it look so easy!

[@homemend]

Thank you a B, step-by-step you got this

[@RenoScruggs]

Another awesome video buddy enjoyed it

[@homemend]

thank you steven! appreciate you friend!

[@jfray3725]

Great video dustin

[@homemend]

Thank you, Jay!

[@SakinahPalmer]

You did a beautiful job.

[@homemend]

Thank you SP! Appreciate the comment

[@sikskillz2186]

great job. awesome process

[@homemend]

Thank you sik skills! Appreciate you sir

[@King_Adam_M]

Ur a Cool guy, I found value in the video, u got urself a new subscriber

[@homemend]

Awesome Adam. So happy to have you my friend thank you for sharing

[@rickfalls7249]

Thanks. Very helpful !

[@homemend]

Thank you Rick. Appreciate the comment.

[@randr10]

Thanks man. I've been scouring the internet trying to find an image of how the two pieces join together. I thought the slight drop was right, but the previous install had the two pieces flush with each other. It was done back in 2016 and the whole sill already rotted out again, so I think the way they nailed it together was catching water. We've had a lot of wet years in NC during that time so that must be why it got destroyed so quick. Anyway, I'm gonna go nail that nose piece on now and get to caulking and painting.

[@homemend]

So good friend. Thanks for sharing. Quick rot. Maybe was never painted. They have pvc now to which is super sweet. You got this Robert!

[@MrsAmayakobe]

Great job

[@homemend]

Thank you mrs!

[@AshtonKish]

Got a 90 y/o attic window that needs help - totally rotted out. This helps give an idea of what to do and what's wrong. I can do this! (When the heat eases up, that is...)

[@homemend]

You got this Ashton. Thanks so much for commenting

[@cheryleastwood4339]

Perfect instructor..

[@homemend]

Hey Cheryl you sure do know how to make a guy feel special.Thanks for watching!

[@marilyncozylifestyle3532]

Thanks for this video

[@homemend]

Thank you Marilyn! I appreciate the comment

[@orlandob9958]

Subscribed .....saw 2 videos and that's all I needed to press subscribe.

[@homemend]

So awesome Orlando, glad it helped you out my friend. Thanks for watching :-)

[@christielawrence4640]

Thank you.

[@homemend]

You are most welcome Christie . I’ve got a video for just about everything, come back next time :-)

[@truthseeker1532]

Great job! Now for a good house wash!!!

[@homemend]

Absolutely. Thanks for commenting!

[@MrKelly-ll1lx]

Thank you sir!👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@homemend]

Thank you Mr. Kelly!

[@wonderplanet343]

Thank you. Nice ! One thing: You said rotten wood under the sill needed replacement then showed no work on that.... what did it need and how to fix?

[@homemend]

Hey wonder. This had some rotten framing underneath it just had to be reframed, a few more two by fours to beef it up. Thanks for commenting!

[@buzoff4642]

Thanks, this looks great, and nowhere near as complicated as other videos make it. What is that handy dandy little saw? I find the big beasty saws (table, circular, etc.) make me put off this kind of work.

[@homemend]

Hey buzz check out the description there’s a link to my favorite tools, you got this! Thanks for commenting

[@susanrossman5189]

Looks easy! Do you have a video showing how you repaired the rotten wood under the sill?

[@homemend]

Hi Susan no ma’am this was specifically for the sill however rebuilding with two by fours is the way to go.

[@mikephillips8406]

Great video. I've got this job to do as soon as it warms up a bit. Unfortunately it's on a hard to get to window on the second floor of a tall Victorian house. Which is why it hasn't been done yet, lol. Subscribed

[@homemend]

You got this mike.

[@johnlucas8978]

@@homemend The sill is relatively easy to replace just from the inside, doing mine upstairs on a colonial, through the open window. But how do you nail down the new sill?

[@marktepou9596]

Awesome bro

[@homemend]

Thank you Mark. Appreciate the comment!

[@clairejoy108]

Awesome!!

[@homemend]

Thank you CJ!

[@loriann9245]

Love it! Dustin what material was the replacement? I hope all the other ones get replaced too😄 you better get to it 🤗

[@homemend]

hey LA this one was wood....eeee..extremely frugal rental property owner....maybe in a few years...lol

[@BADWlNG]

Thanks man. Here we go

[@homemend]

You got this bad!

[@mikeedwards7701]

Nice job very informative. Quick question. What size brad nails were you using the nail gun? thanks

[@homemend]

Hey Mike, thanks for watching… This one would need to be a minimum of 2 inches to get through the Brickmould, longer would be better

[@strayS2K]

Thank you! I have 14 to do on my sunporch :-O

[@homemend]

You are most welcome stray. At the end of 14 you will be a master :-) thanks for sharing

[@jameslund221]

Nice job. Inside piece is called the stool.

[@homemend]

Absolutely. Thank you James

[@dionstephen88]

James the stool is that regarding the wood that's rotted that the sill sits on?

[@santiagomedina7874]

Great video. If I replace a window sill like this can I do a pocket window replacement with no issues? I have someone that wants me to install a new window but the sill needs replaced first

[@homemend]

Thank you Santiago. You know there are always issues my friend and of course I have no idea until we open it up. You got this

[@jbarrow8081]

Thx for the video Dustin. I am curious....how long are the nails you used to secure the front of the new sill moulding? Thanks for taking the time to make the video

[@homemend]

Hey Jb. Just long enough to get through the nose. 2”? Thank you sir!

[@johnlucas8978]

@@homemend can you use the same nails for a solid PVC sill and nose?

[@j.kelley1685]

I would never dream of cutting a finished piece of lumber freehand with a cordless skill saw

[@homemend]

Hey j. You can my friend. Confidence is everything.

[@beanbuendia]

@@homemend and physical strength, experience, a good tool and sharp blade help too! Pvc trim also easier to cut than any hardwood or PT lumber. I'd never attempt it myself with cheap and heavy ryobi saw, would definitely use my little miter/chop saw.

[@monitopaul82]

Como se llama la madera que cambiaste, muchas gracias y buen trabajo

[@homemend]

gracias amigo!

[@vvalasek]

Nice work, where did you pick up the Sill and is it wood or vinyl

[@homemend]

Hi Veronica the sill and nose. it’s sold at the depot in both wood and vinyl. Mine was wood. 😀

[@lisacolbert5987]

He’s got foam ear plugs in , right ? Tinnitus is a bugger. Really helpful video .

[@homemend]

Hey Lisa thanks so much for commenting :-)

[@dangallagher6975]

great video.. what size nails did you use?

[@homemend]

Hey Dan these were 2 1/2 inch trim nails

[@dianevessels2632]

Hi Dustin, I can’t find the sill and sill nose at my local Home Depot or Lowe’s. Any suggestions?

[@homemend]

hey diane.. its in the trim aisle where you can cut by the foot...if they dont have wood, you can check vinyl too...its identical..i hope this helps..

[@fcolon1976]

What do you when you want to add vinyl siding, you have to extend the sill correct??

[@homemend]

Hey Ferdinand! Good question. Thinking ahead is your best approach. you should not need to. Just butt your J channel right up underneath the sill And then caulk as needed.

[@Hapukina]

What did you do with the rotted part where yiu where taking out with your hand

[@homemend]

Hi Karen. I just cut out the rotted part and replaced it, and threw in a new stud so I could secure the sill. I hope this helps!

[@hiker64]

Are you shooting the trim on with 18 gauge 2" brads?

[@homemend]

Yes I am galvanized 2 inch. Good eye!

[@brandonallen914]

Any advice on finding this in store? Is there another name for the sill and nose replacement wood?

[@homemend]

Hey Brandon check in the trim aisle, you can cut it by the foot. Definitely called sill and nose. Home Depot

[@harvey8695]

Is it necessary to caulk the corners where the sill slides into the side jambs? I'm replacing several sills now and I have been pulling out the plastic rails to get caulk behind there.

[@homemend]

Any exposed joints, my friend. You got this

[@zfxman02]

Is it a good idea to use that tape that helps water proof the sill or nah?

[@homemend]

Hey z. I never have. Now you u know how easy it is to change them 😃

[@emilinebelle7811]

Omg the cicadas! You must be in the south. Lol

[@homemend]

Emiline! You know your flying insects. Lol. Virginia Beach.

[@emilinebelle7811]

@@homemend I hear them every summer. I could never forget. 💜

[@homemend]

you're awesome

[@dtman66]

Nice video. Where did you get the brickmold and the sill? I was thinking a person would buy the window, sill, and brickmold all as one. Never did one until this afternoon

[@homemend]

Hey Dee. Your building supply store should carry all those pieces individually, especially with these old school windows, the new windows are vinyl and usually come all in one piece

[@dtman66]

@@homemend Thanks. I was just looking online at my local Lowe's and Home Depot, both are out of stock.

[@karlfeaster295]

were do you buy these seals and nose i looked for them at big stores no luck

[@homemend]

Hi Karl. I know they have it at the Home Depot and it is sold by the foot in the trim aisle. They also have the PVC equivalent sold in 7 foot pieces. I hope this helps

[@PhatBoyiee]

Where did you buy the window sill and nose? I asked at HomeDepot and Lowes and they dis not have any?

[@homemend]

Hey David. They do have it at both but depot for sure. Bought separately sill and nose. Sold by the foot in the trim aisle. They also have vinyl as well.

[@Broski85]

Do one for door trim!!

[@homemend]

I’ve got one Broski! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGfMo3-oh7-srJY

[@patwalker1409]

What kind & brand of saw are you using?

[@homemend]

Hi pat. Always makita!

[@marklynn9812]

What size nails are you using on the brick mold ?

[@homemend]

Hey Mark these were at least 2 inch but 2 1/2’s would be better, exterior finish nails, galvanized

[@alexill]

Let’s get silly. Nice one

[@homemend]

i had such fun with this one! lol thanks AI!

[@derbygirle]

Did you replace with pvc or treated wood product?? Nit sure I heard what or if you said? Thx

[@homemend]

Hi Ellen no this was just wooden primed sale and nose. They do have a PVC equivalent, but treated wood is generally used just for outside the home

[@wish2fish37]

I didn’t see you put any sealent on the nose before nailing it to the sill.Should there be?

[@homemend]

Hey wish. I usually do painters caulk and paint after wards. A good semigloss exterior paint will take care of water. Thanks for commenting!

[@ACoustaDC]

I am replacing my first window on Monday... This was very timely. I will let you know how it goes. Is this a customer house or a flip? Or rental?

[@homemend]

hey Ac!..this ones a rental for an extremely uh...frugal home owner.... you got this!

[@ACoustaDC]

So I replaced the window I was kind of second on the job as there was a primary person hired to do the work. The instal went beautifully. He did one thing I don't think I would have done we needed more space in the existing still. He chiseled it by hand where I would have just taken a rotary tool and a straight edge and cut it out that way but I couldn't believe how beautiful his chiseling was. it's a shame to even cover it with the window when we were all done. And after caulk and paint, it looked beautiful.

[@homemend]

so awesome man...glad it worked out..thanks so much for sharing! great confidence booster

[@steventhorkelsen6478]

What type of wood do you recommend for wood replacemnt on rotten wood for windows Located in Houston Tx

[@homemend]

hey steven ..i like wood because its ...wood...but if youre looking for longevity they do sell just about ever trim piece in pvc or vinyl now....i like them both but never had to come back on pvc !

[@steventhorkelsen6478]

@@homemend what type of wood? Cedar? Pine? Other?

[@JohnCornellier]

What caused the rot in the first place? Will the problem just come back?

[@homemend]

Hi John. This was probably the original window sill from the house… Possibly 75+ years old. The reason wood rots out is because it’s not protected. Homeowners with wood trim should have it painted and recaulked every few years. Maybe more in problem , prone to water areas. I hope this helps

[@lomi4267]

Where did you get your pvc sill

[@homemend]

Hello ct! Home Depot in the baseboard aisle!

[@mikestill5819]

Where can I get those identical materials!!!

[@homemend]

Hey mike. The sill and nose are in the trim aisle at the depot. 😃

[@martinrich242]

Where can i buy the 2 piece sill and nose you used??

[@homemend]

Hey Martin this is sold at the Home Depot sill and nose , They also offer the same thing in vinyl

[@loramcclamrock5549]

wanted to see the inside!!

[@homemend]

Heyhey yes I would’ve loved to show the inside as well but it was super dark in there. I hope the video helped you

[@TrussttN01]

I have 2 windows to do. Both second story, and one sill is under 2 side-by-side windows. The second one will probably be a challenge.

[@homemend]

Hey tungsten. The double sale will definitely be a challenge but most times you don’t need to cut the sill in one piece you can do two separate sills and then one long nose across the front. You got this!

[@TrussttN01]

@@homemend Thanks for the advice.

[@RML-dv7hg]

What are all the tools you need for this?

[@homemend]

Hey 0 90. You can check out thehomemenders.com and see what’s in my truck. For this job I used a circular saw, prybar and a nail gun. I also cut the trim with a miter saw. I hope this helps!

[@susanunderwood4357]

Dude that looks like my house lol Lots to $$$$

[@homemend]

you got this susan! i will help you through it...thanks so much for commenting!

[@michaelmiller5177]

Can you provide a link for the window sill that you used?

[@homemend]

Hey Michael here is the sill and no’s material. In PVC. They do sell it in wood cut to size and by the foot but can’t find a link online for that one, that one’s in store www.homedepot.com/p/Veranda-1-1-4-in-x-5-1-4-in-x-84-in-Vinyl-Sill-Moulding-RY327-ZM084CRY/207001400 www.homedepot.com/p/1-3-8-in-x-1-5-16-in-x-84-in-Vinyl-Composite-Sill-Molding-0711807003/100032809

[@michaelmiller5177]

@@homemend Awesome, thank you so much!

[@adilenecastillo2136]

I have been looking for the vinyl window sill with no success, any idea where O can find it?

[@homemend]

Hey AC. They sell wood and PVC of this style in the baseboard aisle at Home Depot. The wood is cut by the foot and the PVC is sold by the piece. You got this

[@adilenecastillo2136]

Thank youu!!! I think I found it!

[@raymondjackson6069]

Hello, so I replaced an old bathroom window with a new vinyl window. The old window sill had to be replaced also, but the problem I have run into is the sill is slightly angled, or tilted out, as was the bottom of the ole window, but the new window has a flat bottom window frame. Any solutions for that?

[@homemend]

Hey Raymond yes sir. You may try building the area up with wood to help secure the new window and definitely insulate it. Then you would need to modify the trim on the outside to trim it out as needed.. Does this make sense question ? Check out the mighty network you can upload photos if needed

[@raymondjackson6069]

@@homemend Thanks pal.

[@wwjnz9263]

What if theres a vynal window installed over the sill? 1960's house.

[@homemend]

Hey WW. Sometimes they do install vinyl windows over top of wood that later needs to be replaced. Ideally, you would want to remove the window, but if it’s all metal wrapped and pretty, I would try to rebuild it with the window in place think of it more as surgery… I hope this helps.

[@coatingthebenjamin9492]

Where did u purchase window sill and window sill nose?

[@homemend]

Hey CT. This is available in the cut by the foot trim section of the Home Depot. Sold separately

[@wonderwoman2341]

I did not see you put the new wood in where you said, "I am going to have to put some new wood in."

[@homemend]

hey WW..it was there, a small section on the left side.. the sill was the main part... i hope it helped you!

[@terryguldin8746]

3:11 of the video you see it

[@brendascally116]

Why wouldnt you Zip tape around the lower part of the casing?

[@homemend]

I don’t know. Zip tape?

[@michaelsherron7815]

where did you get the window sill and nose from?

[@homemend]

Hey Michael. This came from the Home Depot, it is sold in the trim Aisle and cut to whatever length you need. You got this

[@michaelsherron7815]

@@homemend Thanks! 😄

[@cynthiaj663]

I wanted to see how you replaced the rot under it LOL. I might have same issue. I definitely have rot in the sill but haven't investigated any further. Only one thing I saw I would do differently. I would not caulk on top of dirty siding. I'm OCD about those kind of details that can make a difference later on. :-D

[@homemend]

hey Cynthia... just a basic 2x4 framing replace, cut out the rot, install new..you got this!

[@dionstephen88]

@@homemend just so where on same page where talking about rot underneath the window sill ?

[@juancarlostejada677]

Hi! Nice video! The window sill and nose are standard? Do you have a link with the one you used? Thanks!

[@homemend]

Who won. I don’t have hey SKU but it’s in the trim aisle at Home Depot and it is sold by the foot around six dollars for the sale and two dollars for the nose. Buy it as long as you need it. They also have The same in vinyl

[@ericaviator8869]

Maybe should have added ice n water membrane under sill to prevent future water damage n rot ?!

[@homemend]

Excellent, Eric. You nailed it.

[@sharonwallace1035]

When I google for a sill and nose nothing comes up. Where do I purchase? My window sills are rotten and don’t have funds to replace all these windows.

[@homemend]

Hey Sharon, I always get mine from the Home Depot in the trim aisle. It is sold cut by the foot and it is also sold in 7 foot pieces in PVC. Good luck!

[@df56gh4d5h]

I can't find that nose piece anywhere.

[@homemend]

Hey Jim, the nose should be right next to the sill. I usually favor the depot and have no trouble finding it. It’s cut by the foot but they also sell 7 foot pieces of PVC as well check in that section if you can’t find it in the wood

[@brianwagner9518]

safety glasses my friend

[@homemend]

thank you brian!

[@kenpeterson7454]

Should replace the window

[@homemend]

Thank you Ken!

[@jasneskis]

Where to buy window sill? And sill nose? Home Depot? Lowes? I have rotten window sill.

[@homemend]

Hey jas. Both Home Depot and Lowe’s should have them. They are sold by the foot at Home Depot so I would suggest there. The nose is sold separately. It’s pretty pricey so make sure you got your measurements close

[@cathyjones4702]

Are you nervous being around that asbestos siding?

[@homemend]

Hey Cathy I don’t really pay much attention to it… As long as you don’t disturb it, break it, cut it… If you leave it alone it will leave you alone

[@gasdorficmuncher9943]

3:19 sweat dip from noise

[@homemend]

Great eye gas!

[@gasdorficmuncher9943]

@@homemend ya i gotta do mine in 80 degree heat today , always looks bad until you dig into it

[@0nthewater]

Dustin, Curious WHERE you sourced your Sill and Sill Nose? Read all the other comments here asking the same thing "Where to Buy this Product". Think they all have the same issue as I did when trying to source it. Went to All Three of the Big Box hardware ( L, HD and Menards) and they've never seen what you used. Also went to Pacific Mutual Door & Window with same results, Nothing like what you show on video. So even went online and still nothing. Would really like to purchase your solution, but seems to be unavailable anywhere nowadays. Perhaps you could post the HD item numbers / product codes to help out your obviously frustrated viewers that are attempting to replicate your repair utilizing the same product you used.

[@homemend]

Hey, on the water. That is a great question and I’ll answer it the same way I do for everyone and you may have read it in the comments but I just checked its availability and we are good to go Not sure if it’s just an East Coast thing? But check it out anytime I buy anything it’s from Home Depot unless I say otherwise but typically the depot wins. This is called sill and nose. The only thing available online is the full 7 foot vinyl sticks, but they also sell it by the foot in wood in the trim aisle. It’s been there as long as I have been a contractor. What part of the country are you in? Go to the Home Depot app ( they don’t offer a product number ) no and type in 1-3/8 in. x 1-5/16 in. x 84 in. Vinyl Composite Sill Molding You will be shown the sill, and the nose. You can toggle the switch “available in stores now“ but if yours does not have it available now you can also order it. I hope this helps. Keep me posted.

[@Giroux68]

That is a nasty window sill. Wouldn’t it be best to paint then ends prior to re install?

[@homemend]

hey G..you could...but as long as its sealed and painted..you should be good to go. :)