Pressure Treated Window Sill

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Pressure treated window sill.

Polystyrene window sill moulding 2 model 10000948 4 02 linear foot. Cedar is one of the most commonly used wood species for exterior trim. The sill plate is treated to act as a barrier keeping out termites and other critters and keeps moisture from getting under the wall framing and causing water damage. Materials for window sill trim cedar.

Pressure treated bottom plates deal with the symptoms of the problem when a capillary break between wood and concrete deals with the cause. Siltech innovative windowsill products antique white 1 2 in. The sill plate transitions between the foundation and the wood framing of the walls. Use a utility knife and if necessary a hammer to carefully break and remove any caulking or sealant that s binding the old sill to the window frame.

Keep the sill in one piece so you can use it as a model when cutting the new sill. Acrylic bullnose window sill moulding 10 model n6c72aw 70 09. While we may not care if pressure treated wood has high moisture content it won t rot we certainly do care about the studs connected to the sill they can.