Part 3, Beginner's Guide to Repairing Old Windows

[@RJ-eg2nx]

Much respect for your knowledge sharing! Watched all 3 step videos and appreciate your time in showing how to repair these older yet usable windows. This also saves spending extra money on newer windows that will not match the old style. Thank you again for these videos.

[@empirecarpentry]

You're Welcome!

[@mattm6430]

Thanks for this series. Very helpful.

[@empirecarpentry]

Thanks!

[@jacobkaminski3789]

have a great deal of respect for guys like you willing to take the time to film yourself and show us your knowledge. thank you for sharing!

[@empirecarpentry]

Thanks!

[@markvolmer2544]

compliment and questions: very nicely done series. Agree that the video is not yet optimal, but the points are clear. - the old windows did not slide very much as the outside paint prevented to top window to slide down. Does the inside rail for the outside window need paint or can i leave it bare so I have more space to slide the windows? - I have storm windows on the outside. The old ones have been screwed and glued. Is the glue recommended?

[@empirecarpentry]

If I understand what you're saying, I think you are talking about the need to paint the jamb where the sashes run up and down. If that's the case, I would avoid placing more paint here. Sometimes these are not painted at all or only where the sashes aren't, when closed. Make sure to scrape paint build-up on the stops (Parting and finish) so the sashes work more smoothly. Also, hire a better painter than the last one.

[@markvolmer2544]

Thanks. Exactly what i did.

[@timquirk7551]

This is great thanks. Is there an intermediate series?

[@empirecarpentry]

Not yet...My contact graduated, but I'll check if they want to continue the series.

[@mar1video]

@@empirecarpentry - how about starting your own video series? You have that soothing vice and ability to easily explain what needs to be done ! Please, consider passing your knowledge to the next generation 😁

[@mar1video]

I hope there will be more videos sometime soon 😁

[@empirecarpentry]

Thanks all. I'm afraid there is not an intermediate set, but you get the idea and it really isn't rocket science. Take your time and bring your patience, and it will work out.

[@lamlash77]

A reasonable tutorial, but he does not show how to replace a rotten windowsill.This is a much more complex process involving removing the old sill and splicing new pulley stiles at the foot of the window. If I knew how to make the video, I would do one, showing the process, as I have repaired hundreds in the course of my work. No good at computery things though!

[@leeluv96]

My windows do not have a pulley system shown here. I am concerned that if I pull out the bottom sash that the top will fall violently LOL. I have fashioned a pole to prop the top sash. Also yes my windowsill between the storm windows and the inner windows is completely rotted. I would have like to see how to replace that and protect it from wind, salt, and moisture. Also my windows did not have wood dowels in the corners to hold the frame together, nor did it have putty or pins. It has a groove cut into the frame that the glass sits snuggly in.

[@empirecarpentry]

Hi @@leeluv96 If you don't have the window weight and pulley system, you usually have a spring loaded pin, that holds your sashes in place. You pull the pin in and the sash can move. Is that what you have? If not, your prop might be the answer. If window sills start to rot I start by removing any rotted material. If the area is not too large, I will then use an epoxy consolidant and putty to fill the gaps. It sounds like maybe your sill is way beyond that, though. As far as your rotten out sill goes, I usually cut away the sill towards the outside and make a straight line where the wood is still good towards the inside. Then I cut a new board modeled on the original, that can meet & glue to the interior remnant of the original. I then fill any gaps with epoxy and paint. Don't forget to caulk too!

[@leeluv96]

@@empirecarpentry Thank you, I haven't started that project yet. The Midwestern pilot vortex cured me of even considering starting that task. I will consider what you suggested.

[@mar1video]

Bill Martin - where are you located? There are people out there that could help you with the videos. Please don’t give up on preserving ad passing on your knowledge to the next generation !

[@jameslang6767]

what CU cannot afford a tripod to hold the camera, Should have used the film department students. Otherwise not bad on information.

[@AAAizkk]

Camera work is awful and truly distracting. Otherwise good video. Thank you for the info.

[@empirecarpentry]

Thank you.