Wood restoration
Restoring Weathered Exterior Wood Windows
A careful approach to scraping, glazing, spot repair, oil-based priming and repainting older window assemblies.
Older wood windows often combine peeling paint, open glazing, exposed end grain and localized decay. The best result comes from treating each condition instead of covering the entire assembly with one heavy coat.
Inspect glass, glazing and wood
Loose glazing is removed carefully, cracked glass is identified, and the sash and trim are checked for soft or missing wood. Minor defects may be repairable; extensive deterioration can require carpentry or window replacement.
Create a sound edge
Failing paint is scraped and the edges are feather-sanded. Dust is removed before spot repairs and new glazing are applied. Drying and cure times are respected because rushing glazing can compromise the next coat.
Prime bare wood and finish carefully
An appropriate oil-based primer can help seal exposed wood and block stains when the specification calls for it. Finish paint is brushed to maintain clean lines around glass, hardware and moving parts.
- ✓ Glazing inspection
- ✓ Controlled scraping
- ✓ Feather sanding
- ✓ Minor wood repair
- ✓ Oil-based spot primer when appropriate
- ✓ Careful finish painting