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raybird
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11 Jul 14 #439388 by raybird

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need some advice on a window, my mum has a beautiful porthole window, but we noticed tonight the wood is rotting, as its a porthole means a new round window frame, so could work out rather expensive, so does anyone know of maybe a water proof protection for now ? or filler ? thanks xxxxx

Lostboy67
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11 Jul 14 #439417 by Lostboy67

Reply from Lostboy67

Hi
I think Ronseal do a liquid that can sort it out. From memory you grub out most of the rotten wood, paint it on then use a wood filler to make good.

LB

raybird
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11 Jul 14 #439418 by raybird

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thansk lost xxxxxx

WYSPECIAL
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12 Jul 14 #439433 by WYSPECIAL

Reply from WYSPECIAL

I have used wood hardener and filler in the past. So long as the glass is secure it should extend the life by a few years.

Basically the hardener soaks into the rotten wood fibres and bonds them to support the filler. You then just sand and gloss or varnish over the top.

raybird
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12 Jul 14 #439434 by raybird

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thanks xxxxx

NellNoRegrets
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12 Jul 14 #439454 by NellNoRegrets

Reply from NellNoRegrets

Although that''s a quick fix, eventually it will probably need replacing and the longer you leave it the more expensive it will be. I suggest you get a few quotes - now is the ideal time to have it done, before the rain sets in again.

WorldsBiggestMug
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12 Jul 14 #439463 by WorldsBiggestMug

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NellNoRegrets wrote:

Although that''s a quick fix, eventually it will probably need replacing and the longer you leave it the more expensive it will be. I suggest you get a few quotes - now is the ideal time to have it done, before the rain sets in again.

I repaired the bottom and side of a rotting sash window, and part of the wooden sill in 1989. I used wood hardener and filler on the window, and scarfed a new piece of wood onto the sill. It''s still going strong.....

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