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Sun, Sep 18, 11 at 9:00
| I am in the process of replacing an exterior window sill that is badly rotted. My question is the depth of the sill is 2" and a 2"x4" is a little less than 2". What would be the best way of dealing with this? Possibly get a 1"x4" and glue the two together? I have to put a 15 degree slant on the sill so should the thinner wood be placed on the top or the bottom of the sill? Thanks |
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| Or purchase a larger piece of wood and have it milled to size if you cannot do the work. But avoid a 4x4 if it contains pith, as many do. |
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| Or buy a premade window sill and cut to length. Lumber yards(not home improvement stores) have them. |
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- Posted by millworkman (millwork4u@gmail.com) on Tue, Sep 20, 11 at 19:16
| +1 on handymac - lumberyards would carry 1 3/4" x 7" for a 2x4 wall and 1 3/4" x 9' for 2x6 walls and they are most generally made of Ponderosa Pine. |
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- Posted by chipster_2007 (My Page) on Sat, Sep 24, 11 at 1:32
| Thanks everyone. Will Do. |
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