Wooden window frame repair Centurion

Yes, if the rot is limited to a section such as the sill or bottom rail. The carpenter cuts out the soft timber, splices in new hardwood or uses a two-part wood filler for small areas, then seals and primes it. Frames rotten through most of their length are better replaced.

Small rot repairs and easing a sticking sash cost around R600 to R1,500 per window in Centurion. Splicing in new sections or replacing a sill runs higher, and repainting is usually extra.

Water gets into unsealed joints, cracked paint or the gap where the frame meets the wall and sits in the timber. South-facing and bathroom windows suffer most. Keeping the paint or varnish intact and the joints sealed prevents most rot.

Timber swells in wet weather and paint build-up narrows the gap. A carpenter planes the sash edge, adjusts hinges or stays and re-seals the timber. Frames that have dropped out of square need the joints tightened.

Older meranti or hardwood frames are often worth repairing because the timber quality is high. Replacement makes sense when several windows are badly rotten, the glazing is failing or you want to switch to aluminium.