How hard is it to replace rotted wood?
by Joe
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I have to replace the rotted wood on the exterior of my garage door. And also around my window on the exterior of the house. See pics attached.
8 answers
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Dfm
on Dec 23, 2017
you need to remove the trim pieces from the garage, and replace...ive got the same job to do come warmer weather. You could just replace the rotted parts...but I think it will look nicer to do it all. Prime and paint each board....or if your lumberyard carries the right pieces they may be pre primed. -
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Barbara Buchan
on Dec 23, 2017
And be sure you put some sort of moisture barrier (like a piece of composition roofing) under the new piece of wood to prevent a reoccurance -
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Barbara
on Dec 23, 2017
Great advise from both. -
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Joy30150932
on Dec 23, 2017
The boards can be removed one at a time and used for measuring the replacement pieces. Before replacement I would put a coat of exterior primer on the back of each board so that they last much longer. You can fully paint the boards before installation and then touch up the screw/nail holes. It will take longer this way but then you will get a more professional finish. -
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Nancy Turner
on Dec 23, 2017
Thank you for the suggestions you all made. Hubby and I have to do the same exact places on our garage next summer! -
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Joe
on Dec 23, 2017
Thank y’all. Great advice. -
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Sharon
on Dec 23, 2017
I would also seal that bottom edge with some marine epoxy paint to seal the end grain, and not let it touch the concrete, cause it wicks moisture right up into the wood and rots it. -
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Dfm
on Dec 24, 2017
im so glad the garage is white.....
Barbara Buchan
on Dec 23, 2017
Barbara
on Dec 23, 2017
Joy30150932
on Dec 23, 2017
Nancy Turner
on Dec 23, 2017
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