How much did you spend to repair window sills in the front? - Harringay online2024-03-29T11:45:22Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/how-much-did-you-spend-to-repair-window-sills-in-the-front?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A1275894&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe don't allow stealth advert…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-08-07:844301:Comment:12758942020-08-07T11:12:13.081ZHoL Site Adminhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/SiteAdmin
<p>We don't allow stealth advertising and I thought that's what your comment was. So I was about to delete it. But, in fact, it looks very helpful and generous advice. So thank you for sharing your expertise.</p>
<p>We don't allow stealth advertising and I thought that's what your comment was. So I was about to delete it. But, in fact, it looks very helpful and generous advice. So thank you for sharing your expertise.</p> I run a family decorating fir…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-08-07:844301:Comment:12758812020-08-07T10:07:26.452ZDesmond Casshttps://harringayonline.com/profile/DesmondCass
<p>I run a family decorating firm in N8 established over 65 years, ( we are booked until April) so unbiased advice, your sills & corbels underneath have been filled with interior polyfiller, so you may as well fill with baby powder as it will absorb water, also it has been painted with an oil gloss Paint which is incorrect as it seals the surface (stone needs to breath) as soon as the sun heats up the surface in an effort to escape it pushes the paint off.</p>
<p>It should all be stripped…</p>
<p>I run a family decorating firm in N8 established over 65 years, ( we are booked until April) so unbiased advice, your sills & corbels underneath have been filled with interior polyfiller, so you may as well fill with baby powder as it will absorb water, also it has been painted with an oil gloss Paint which is incorrect as it seals the surface (stone needs to breath) as soon as the sun heats up the surface in an effort to escape it pushes the paint off.</p>
<p>It should all be stripped off & filled with Toupret Murex (crushed marble dust & resins) & painted with breathable masonry paint. The filler is £70 per bag so not cheap but worth it long term. Hope that helps?</p> I suppose, internal and exter…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-08-03:844301:Comment:12746332020-08-03T12:26:25.110ZKotoko OShttps://harringayonline.com/profile/KotokoOsumiSutherland
<p>I suppose, internal and external may differ in cost and work involved, but thanks for the info. Have you done any external ones in the past? </p>
<p>I suppose, internal and external may differ in cost and work involved, but thanks for the info. Have you done any external ones in the past? </p> I see. Good to know. Thanks…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-08-03:844301:Comment:12746822020-08-03T12:24:25.693ZKotoko OShttps://harringayonline.com/profile/KotokoOsumiSutherland
<p>I see. Good to know. Thanks for the information, very helpful and your photo shows they performed a reasonable job. <br/><br/>If it is not a trouble, may I ask who you went with for this job? Thank you!</p>
<p>I see. Good to know. Thanks for the information, very helpful and your photo shows they performed a reasonable job. <br/><br/>If it is not a trouble, may I ask who you went with for this job? Thank you!</p> No, they are a bit crumbly in…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-08-03:844301:Comment:12746782020-08-03T12:22:29.047ZKotoko OShttps://harringayonline.com/profile/KotokoOsumiSutherland
<p>No, they are a bit crumbly in the edges, but they are structurally sound. I guess we just want to strip the paint, touch up bit that are crumpled and repainted. Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>No, they are a bit crumbly in the edges, but they are structurally sound. I guess we just want to strip the paint, touch up bit that are crumpled and repainted. Thanks for the advice.</p> I got an internal sill redone…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-08-02:844301:Comment:12744592020-08-02T09:01:00.037ZHisky0https://harringayonline.com/profile/Hisky0
<p>I got an internal sill redone completely (by carpenter) at a relatively high price of 400£ all in. That included a solid piece of 3cm thick wood and half a days work.</p>
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<p>I'd reckon only about 500 to strip, seal and repaint all three if it's not got rot (wooden sill) or structural cracks. As the above answer says, if you're looking to make them square and nice again, will take more time and cost.</p>
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<p>Will cost you much more to replace them with wood or whatever else…</p>
<p>I got an internal sill redone completely (by carpenter) at a relatively high price of 400£ all in. That included a solid piece of 3cm thick wood and half a days work.</p>
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<p>I'd reckon only about 500 to strip, seal and repaint all three if it's not got rot (wooden sill) or structural cracks. As the above answer says, if you're looking to make them square and nice again, will take more time and cost.</p>
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<p>Will cost you much more to replace them with wood or whatever else it's made of. </p> I stripped, filled and painte…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-08-01:844301:Comment:12743802020-08-01T19:16:53.400Zrhiannahttps://harringayonline.com/profile/rhianna
<p>I stripped, filled and painted the ones at the back</p>
<p>of my house and paid under £1k to</p>
<p>have the whole of the front of house repaired and painted including the window</p>
<p>sills, and front door. £1k For sills alone</p>
<p>seems expensive. </p>
<p>I stripped, filled and painted the ones at the back</p>
<p>of my house and paid under £1k to</p>
<p>have the whole of the front of house repaired and painted including the window</p>
<p>sills, and front door. £1k For sills alone</p>
<p>seems expensive. </p> Assuming there isn't anything…tag:harringayonline.com,2020-08-01:844301:Comment:12743372020-08-01T18:28:51.070Zadamvietnamhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/adamvietnam
<p>Assuming there isn't anything structurally wrong with them £1k sounds very expensive.</p>
<p>I far from an expert but I would have thought sand / strip to get off the old paint</p>
<p>Fill with good exterior filler</p>
<p>(If you're looking to make the bottom bit square again you could try building up the filler slowly)</p>
<p>Then masonry paint - good as new.</p>
<p>Assuming there isn't anything structurally wrong with them £1k sounds very expensive.</p>
<p>I far from an expert but I would have thought sand / strip to get off the old paint</p>
<p>Fill with good exterior filler</p>
<p>(If you're looking to make the bottom bit square again you could try building up the filler slowly)</p>
<p>Then masonry paint - good as new.</p>