Pressure Treated Window Sill

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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. Pressure treated bottom plates deal with the symptoms of the problem when a capillary break between wood and concrete deals with the cause. Acrylic bullnose window sill moulding 10 model n6c72aw 70 09. 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.

Use the crow bar or chisel to slowly pry the windowsill off the window. Materials for window sill trim cedar. 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. Woodgrain millwork wm 7117 1 1 4 in.

It naturally resists moisture related rot. Cedar is one of the most commonly used wood species for exterior trim. Pressure treated wood is less commonly used on trim but is sometimes used for window sill.