Wet Rot Problem

[OPJ]

We're supposed to have a couple of dry days for start of this week, so I thought I'd have a go at seeing to some of our windows which are in need of attention.

Out of the four that need looking at, only one has given me a serious problem so far. The other three only needed new beading on the outside or, a tidy up and some Wet Rot Wood Hardener. It was all going so well, until I pressed my chisel in and this opened up...

Looking at the next picture, you can see where someone else has previously attempted to "fix" this problem by sticking a piece of tanalised timber in behind the nail... This piece alone appears to be fine however! :roll:

The most concering thing is just how far this has gone - it's managed to find it's way through to the inside and our kitchen!

My first reaction was that this window is going to need replacing. It is fixed, not sliding and it does not open. I'm thinking about cutting a second piece of treated timber to fit in there, but I'm open to suggestions. I might be able to get a couple of coats of the Wet Rot Hardener in there as well seeing as most of the loose stuff has gone (and the big, fat worm!).

If this was a sliding sash or casement window, I'm guessing it would be an awful lot easier as I could just remove the casement from its sash cords or hinges and scribe a replacement section to fit.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated here. We don't want to go to the hassle of replacing this window if at all possible.

Thanks for your time.

 

[OLD]

Replace the window its to far gone .Its a simple frame you could make it yourself ,you might also be able to use the glass again.

 

[OPJ]

Thought you might say that! :roll:

I'm competent enough to make a replacement, it's just about having the time and space - and also complying with the FENSA regs. now, I believe?

Why is that when you're stuck twiddling your thumbs, looking for something to do, everything you've been waiting for comes along at once!! :wink:

 

[Digit]

I know what I'd do! :twisted:

Roy.

 

[RogerS]

Thought you might say that! :roll:

I'm competent enough to make a replacement, it's just about having the time and space - and also complying with the FENSA regs. now, I believe?

Ssshh...who's to know. It's a repair. It's a repair.

Seriously it looks like you've got a dgu there which you should be able to extract as a unit. Replace the frame then reinstall the dgu.

 

[Digit]

Yep! Sneaky lot aren't we?

Roy.

 

[Jetset]

For repairs or replacements in an existing property, I don't think Part L of the Building Regs apply. Fensa is a way for glazing companies to self-certify that their work complies.

It just mustn't be worse in performance terms than what's there now.

 

[newt]

Don't mess about replace the whole lot, you will feel much better for doing a proper job.

 

[RogerS]

Don't mess about replace the whole lot, you will feel much better for doing a proper job.

Pete, if you look closely I think that there is only a dgu set into a frame - no openers etc. If the dgu is Ok then no need to replace it

 

[OPJ]

You're right, Roger - the double-glazed unit does not open in any way and, fortunately, it is only the one of the jambs (stiles) and a very small portion of the cill that appears to have been affected.

I have jammed and gripfilled a block of tanalised timber in the hole for the time being, just until the warmer weather comes around, at which point I'll go about replacing the whole unit.

As I said in the original post; it looks as if someone else has tried to bodge like this before so, if it has survived this long, it should be able to hang on just a little longer.

I'm got all the primer I need but can anyone advise me on the right kind of paint to use for the final coat?