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I have the same problem with the fingerjointed sills on 1987
windows from WS manufactured in 1986 and shipped primed. All south and west facing sills (1 on an 8′ picture window)have rotted dispite regular maintenance. I “only” had a problem with 2 sash rails. I’ve stopped using any of their products.
Right now I could care less about the Williamsburg style that lead me to that manufacturer, i.e. a 5/4 wood ext casing and wood sashes. 10 sills and 2 sashes and no satisfaction from distributor. Good Luck. This wasn’t on a clients house but my own! I’m doing another house for myself
and will go with Anderson.
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I have the same problem with the fingerjointed sills on 1987
windows from WS manufactured in 1986 and shipped primed. All south and west facing sills (1 on an 8' picture window)have rotted dispite regular maintenance. I "only" had a problem with 2 sash rails. I've stopped using any of their products.
Right now I could care less about the Williamsburg style that lead me to that manufacturer, i.e. a 5/4 wood ext casing and wood sashes. 10 sills and 2 sashes and no satisfaction from distributor. Good Luck. This wasn't on a clients house but my own! I'm doing another house for myself
and will go with Anderson.
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I was wondering if anyone else out there has come across this problem. I have recently been involved in the repair of weathershield windows that have either experienced rot at the sash or have had the exterior finger jointed wood trim(sill) fall apart. Has anyone had any luck having weathershield replace these parts or at least provide materials. The windows I have come across were originally installed in the mid eighties? It seems the company has changed design to eliminate this in their product today but that does not help my clients in thier fifteen year old houses. All coments welcome and help is always appreciated.
thanks kevin
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While I have not seen this with weathersheild ( there aren't that many that old around here yet) I have seen it with other manufacturers. Unless you are wealthy with no other use for your time,Forget trying to replace parts. Just get new windows and have them clad. I've seen it atttempted & have yet to see it succesful.
The one exception is if a small area is rotted i've had good luck with the restoration epoxy system from abatron. You can find their ads in FHB. But remember, this is only for a relativly small section of the frame.
When I see windows that are deteriorating I always check for the damage that can't be seen. Pull the interior casing and take a peek. It's not unusuall to have to reframe under a window that didn't appear too damaged.