The original sill had been damaged by moisture over time, with the timber swelling and splitting under the paint. Once the timber gets to that point, filling and painting over it only lasts a few months before the cracks come back through.
We carefully removed the old sill without damaging the surrounding architraves or plaster, then cut and fitted a new timber sill to suit the opening. It was scribed in neatly around the frame and architraves, fixed securely, and all the joints were filled and sanded smooth.
From there the sill was primed and finished with two coats of paint to match the existing joinery, so the new work blends in with the rest of the window and the room.
A small job, but one that makes a big difference to how a room looks and keeps the timber protected for years to come.
