Victorian Window Sill Repair Repack

| Method | Best For | Durability | Cost | Preserves Original? | |--------|----------|------------|------|----------------------| | | Small rot patches, stable core | 5–10 years | £ | ✅ Yes | | Partial splice repair | Badly rotted ends | 15–25 years | ££ | ✅ Yes | | Full replacement | Completely rotten sill | 30+ years | £££ | ❌ No (new wood) | | PVC capping over wood | Low maintenance | 20+ years | ££ | ❌ No |

: Look for vertical cracks or "blown" edges where water has frozen and expanded. These require specialized masonry fillers rather than wood putty. victorian window sill repair

A properly done Victorian sill repair is slower and more expensive than a modern replacement, but it retains the building’s character. Find a heritage carpenter or a wet rot specialist – not a general handyman. | Method | Best For | Durability | Cost | Preserves Original