'Rotten' window - painting?

[OldWood]

I was resigning myself to having to replace a 1990's DG window and went to measure it up only to realise that it hadn't really rotted at all and all that I was looking at was flaking paint and 'black' wood - OK that latter is the first stage of rot but the wood is perfectly firm - just noticeably damp as it faces west.

Yes I know poor maintenance but I have had other things to deal with this year and missed this one.

So at this time of year what guidance can be given on the recovery action please?

Rob

 

[markturner]

I would wait until you can expose the wood and let it dry out - IE in the summer. No good doing this stuff this time of year

 

[thetyreman]

linseed oil paint, you need a paint that is breathable to replace it, that's what I'd use.