Manky wood on sash windows

[sallybun]

Hi all,
I'm sanding down my sash windows and have come across some soft and rotting wood in some places, mainly where the condensation runs down and collects. Also there is a small hole in one place near the catch.
Can I repair and save the wood?
The putty has had it as well and I have been taking it out as I go. I have heard of small nails that should be holding the glass in as well, but I have not come across any yet, does this mean that I will not need to use them on my windows?
Also the large window sills seem to made out of cement, and the paint is peeling off and I need to re paint them, but how do I get the paint off the cement so I can repaint?
Thanks chaps,
SB

 

[Fluffybf]

Hi Sallybun.
Depending on how far gone the rot is, you could use a two pack hard filler to repair the wood. If you can scrape out all the rot and your left with a hole no bigger than a golf ball i would say fill it.
You will need to fix the glass in, but i would get some glazing sprigs for a glaziers rather than pin it.

 

[Fluffybf]

oh and the window cill, just use a scraper to get off the loose paint then sand the paint to smooth things out.
If its external, repaint with masonary paint.

 

[sallybun]

Thanks - however I can't track down sprigs - Homebase and Wickes do not seem to have them - also could you recommend a good two pack hard filler?
Thanks again for your help.

 

[Fluffybf]

Copy and paste this link, it shows a good filler i always use. http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/p...ronseal-two-pack-wood-filler-natural-1kg.html

This link shows you the glazing sprigs or push points http://www.doityourself.com/invt/u128777

the filler you can get from B & Q and any glaziers should sell you some push points .
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[sallybun]

Thanks - you're a STAR!!!

 

[gregers]

if the timber is soft then use something like cuprinal wood hardener before using the 2 pack filler.

 

[sallybun]

Thanks Gregers.