Replace a Window Sill

With the right tools, you'll be able to install a window sill.
Replace a Window Sill
If you're handy and have some basic carpentry skills and tools, you can do the job yourself. Sill-Rite/TNS
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A window sill, also called a stool, is a ledge at the bottom of a window inside a house. In an older home it can be damaged by moisture caused by condensation, so it may need to be replaced. If a house is built without that ledge, installing a new one provides protection and adds a stylish detail to the window. That addition can be a nice upgrade to a room that otherwise doesn’t have much appeal or architectural accents.

We found vinyl sills installed with adhesive, which are designed in two styles: one is a straight cut design, and the other wraps around the sides of the wall, giving it a custom look. The profiles are either classic or contemporary. At the manufacturer’s website, www.sill-rite.com, you can learn about the different styles, how to measure a window for a new sill and what’s involved installing one.

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