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Exterior Facelift: Replacing a Windowsill From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-306

	In this week's episode of Weekend Handyman, host Paul Ryan will replace a rotting windowsill with a new one that has shutters and a planter box attached.
	Ryan will also show you how to install cedar-shake siding ...
	and a beautiful copper-top cupola on a garage roof.
	And, finally, our host will show you how to replace an old fence with this new lattice-style eye catcher!

In this first segment host Paul Ryan removes the trim, framing member and window, and the rotted framing member is repaired and a new sill is made. The window is secured in place and the new sill is added.

Time for ALL the projects: 18 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 2 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

For Replacing Windowsill --

1"x cedar material
2" x 4" cedar material
Safety glasses
Ladder
Utility knife
Pry bar
Reciprocating saw with fine blade
Table saw
Impulse nailer
16 gauge 2-1/2" nails
Circular saw with dust collector
Sliding Compound Miter saw

For Repairing Siding --

Replacement siding
Safety glasses
Small pry bar
Utility knife
Hammer
Impulse nailer
Miter saw

For Installing Fiber-Cement Siding Panels --

Shake panels
Safety glasses
Ladder
Angle finder
Tin snips
Impulse nailer
Drip cap
Chalk line
Flashing
Hammer
Galvanized roofing nails
Compressor
Coil siding nailer

For Installing Cupola --

Cupola
Safety glasses
Craft paper
Miter saw
2 Pieces of 1x
Craft paper
Jigsaw
Green treated 2 x 4's
Impulse nailer

For Repairing Fence --

Replacement fence panels, post, gate, drip cap
Safety glasses
Circular saw
Hammer
Reciprocating saw
Chalk line
Bolt socket bit and drill
6' level
4' level
Deck screws
Post hole digger
Bucket of water
Quick set concrete alternative

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Replacing Rotten Windowsill

1. Using a utility knife, score the caulk around the outside of the window frame. Then do the same inside of the trim.

2. With the seal broken, use a pry bar to remove the exterior trim (figure A).

3. Cut out the window using a reciprocating saw with a fine-tooth blade. Have someone hold the window so it doesn't fall and break

4. To remove the framing member, again use the reciprocating saw which will cut right through the nails (figure B).

5. A new framing member with a notch cut out for the top will repair the window. Secure it in place with a few nails.

6. If only the top of the sill is rotten, the wall cavity is likely okay; however, if the sill is rotted all the way through be sure to check the wall cavity for damage.

7. Cut a new cedar sill with 2 x 6 cedar notched corners to fit in the rough opening and nail it in place.

8. Make a kerf cut in the bottom of the wood sill (figure C). This allows water to drip off before it wicks in the back and gets to the siding.

9. If the siding needs to be trimmed, use a circular saw to cut through it. Be sure to set the blade to the depth of the siding.

10. Fit the window in place and secure it with the impulse nailer -- and use 16-gauge 2-1/2" nails.

11. Cut the trim to size and nail it in place. Use high quality primer and paint to protect the new wood.

In the next segment Ryan tackles the siding on the garage and puts up new fiber-cement shake panels.

RESOURCES :

Shingleside Straight-edge Panels and Trim
Brand name: HardiShingle and HardiTrim
Where available: Local retail or lumber yard
James Hardie Siding Products
26300 La Alameda
Suite 250
Mission Viejo, CA 92910
Toll-free: 800-9-HARDIE (800-942-7343)
Fax: 651-784-7098
Email: info@jameshardie.com
Website: www.jameshardie.com

StainShield Solid Hide Acrylic Latex Siding Stain and Accolade Exterior Latex Eggshell Paint
Brand name: Pratt & Lambert
Where available: Visit the Pratt & Lambert website, link below.
Pratt & Lambert Paints
101 W. Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Toll-free: 800-289-7728
Website: www.prattandlambert.com

Cupola, Shutters, Hardware and Flower Boxes

Cupola
Style: Medium cupola with base
Model #: M8 Copper
Color: White

Shutters
Style: Louvered cedar
Model #: Hampton 22 x 34
Color: Dark green

Hardware
Style: Hinges, Dogs
Model #s: Hinges -- L-1/2, Dogs -- S-Lag
Color: Black

Flower Boxes
Style: Traditional flanged
Model #: WB-22
Color: Dark green
Where available: Visit the Vixen Hill website, link below.
Vixen Hill
69 Main St.
Elverson, PA 19520
Toll-free: 800-423-2766
Fax: 610-286-2099
Website: www.vixenhill.com

Fence Posts, Panel, Gate and Drip Cap
Brand name: Midwest Fence
Color: Western red cedar
Where available: Visit the Midwest Fence website, link below.
Midwest Fence and Mfg. Co.
525 E. Villaume Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-451-2221
Fax: 651-451-6939
Website: www.midwestfence.com

Fast Post-setting Material
Brand name: Anchor-It
Where available: Homecenters, retailers, fencing contractor yards or visit the Anchor-It website, link below.
Traeger Brothers, Inc.
PO Box 829
Mt. Angel, OR 97362
Toll-free: 800-532-4446
Fax: 208-384-5862
Website: www.anchorit.info

GUESTS :

Justin Hultman
Contractor
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.

Greg Livermont
District Manager
James Hardie
855 Village Center Dr.
Box 305
North Oaks, MN 55127
Phone: 651-784-7094

David Karpe
Marketing Manager
Midwest Fence
525 E. Villaume Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-451-2221