Wood window frames: Repair or Replace?

Window Repairs

Window Frame Repair

Even high-quality wood window frames rot over time, so the question is: Repair or replace?

When a wooden window or sash frame has been affected by rot this is often a dilemma.

In many cases, these windows were installed decades ago with much of their deterioration resulting directly from a lack of maintenance. But the fact is, rotted wood can be repaired to look like new with easy-to-use epoxy fillers designed for wood window restoration

Sanding back and repairing old wood windows is made easier with the right tools

Sanders have become a key part of the window frame repairer’s tool kit and when you are dealing with many frames that is where you need a high-speed sander.

Paint must be taken off to bring the wood back to its original state, decayed wood cut out and replaced with a two-part epoxy resin and sanded

The pre-painting process to achieve a high standard, resin application apart, is down to your finishing tool …the faster it spins, the lower the vibration and the smoother the surface you get. Which is why the sanding tool is everything – and why the electric sander known as UWC 20R is a great choice.

And because Grinding Solutions buys the UWC 20R in large volume we always ensure that we can supply this 500W lightweight at the fairest price – check our prices out by calling 07909 993832.

Until now a repairer’s quickest way of removing rotted wood was using a router. Enter Grinding Solutions newly launched combi tool that combines sanding with the ability to rapidly cut back and remove decayed and rotten wood.

Used with changeable carbide burrs in three sizes, either 6mm diameter with an 18mm body, 12mm diameter and 25mm long or 16mm head and 30mm cutting body, this genuine one-hand combi tool has been modelled on the dependable and reliable Swiss-manufactured UWC 20R that has become a key part of the joinery repair job.

 

The Perfect Sanding Tool For A Perfect Wood Window Frame Repair

Says Chris Crouch from Grinding Solutions: “Like most things in life, window repairs are driven by costs and timescales and when you are dealing with large frame numbers that is where you need a high-speed power tool.

“Paint has to be taken off to bring the wood back to its original state, decayed wood cut out and replaced with a two-part epoxy resin and sanded

“The pre-painting process to achieve a high standard, resin application apart, is down to your finishing tool …the faster it spins, the lower the vibration and the smoother the surface you get. Which is why the sanding tool is everything.

“Grinding Solutions combi tool offers the best power and capabilities on the market and makes it the perfect choice for the professional window frame repairer who requires a high quality and efficient method of sanding plus the ability to rapidly cut back and remove decayed and rotten wood.

“The quality of the wood your old windows are made of will not be seen again. With repairs and regular maintenance, the life of these old wood windows can be extended by decades.”

 

Sanding Discs: All Grits

Both sander and combi tool take the entire range of 50mm diameter sanding discs used for coarse sanding through to a finish smooth enough to paint – and if you want low prices you can find them at Grinding Solutions. Call us now on 07909 993832.

Grits 36 and 60 are ideal for paint removal and grits 80 and 120 are more suited to the removal of imperfections and finishing work. These outstanding quick-change sanding discs can be used for working mild contours as well as flat surfaces and are effective when used with the variable speed sander or combi tool.

Features

Quick change.

  • Twist on and twist off
  • Small disc sizes.

Benefits

  • Quick, tool-free disc changes allow for more grinding time.
  • Disc locks securely to back-up pad but is easily removed.

See our new video of the combi tool in action at www.grinding-solutions.co.uk/window-frame-repairs