How do I fix this?
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Around the interior of window molding is rotted and I would like to know how to go about fixing this? Replace all the molding or part. The bottom and right side is dry rotted. Windows are sealed from outside.
I have 2 of the same windows in this room - would I need to replace the molding on both so they look the same?.
in addition the baseboards are not flushed to walls and I want to no how to fix so I don’t have to replace them
Thank you
Yes you would want the molding on both of the windows to look the same so it would be better to replace all the molding. Unless you have extra laying around finding a match to old trim might be difficults o buy new assures that all will match. Is there a reason this trim has rotted? Water damage? Has that issue been repaired? As far as the baseboards being flush to the wall you may be able to just nail them so they are flush BUT the walls themselves may not be flat and you might get a wavy appearance. Without seeing the walls and baseboards it is hard to tell why they are not flush to the wall.
for the windows, the molding is supposed to be decorative, so it concerns me that it has rotted. I would pull it all off to ensure there are no leaks and rotted wood behind. IF you are sure that the window is not leaking, then replace the trim. i Would look at lowes or Home Depot for trim to match the existing if not ke there, replace all of the trim and I would make both windows match. The baseboard just needs to be reattached to the wall with finishing nails and a hammer.
Another idea for the baseboard is to glue them with a no nail caulking...
You should watch THIS OLD HOUSE they give information for stuff like this this all the time...PBS
your window trim had rotted from moisture. I would opt to replace them. There is a two-part epoxy sculpting filler product called System Three on Amazon that I’ve used. Because of the complexity of matchiNsg the moldings shapes, it can take alot of skill to match with this, hence my wish to replace. The baseboard problem may also be a result of water damage two. I would pull one pice to find out of wood rot and rusted out nail ends are the culprit. Good luck!