Pressure Treated Window Sill

Keep the sill in one piece so you can use it as a model when cutting the new sill.

Pressure treated window sill.

While we may not care if pressure treated wood has high moisture content it won t rot we certainly do care about the studs connected to the sill they can. Cedar is one of the most commonly used wood species for exterior trim. Use the crow bar or chisel to slowly pry the windowsill off the window. Pressure treated wood is less commonly used on trim but is sometimes used for window sill.

Acrylic bullnose window sill moulding 10 model n6c72aw 70 09. Polystyrene window sill moulding 2 model 10000948 4 02 linear foot. Use a utility knife and if necessary a hammer to carefully break and remove any caulking or sealant that s binding the old sill to the window frame. Siltech innovative windowsill products antique white 1 2 in.

The sill plate is treated to act as a barrier keeping out termites and other critters and keeps moisture from getting under the wall framing and causing water damage. Materials for window sill trim cedar. Woodgrain millwork wm 7117 1 1 4 in.