Currently replacing the sill

[Anders 62]

Hi, I need advice on how to handle the knot with the new sill.

 

[anderslofwall]

Hello, I need advice on what to do at the corner with the new sill.

Hello,

What specifically are you seeking advice for? The corner is hanging in the air, so you need to support it. Was that the question? Attach in dokraft, lift what's settled, and place new support underneath.

Another question, are you replacing the sill because it's rotten? What can be seen in the picture doesn't look rotten, but it can, of course, be difficult to determine from a picture.

 

[Anders 62]

The sill is rotten all the way on the gable

 

[anderslofwall]

The sill is rotten all the way on the gable.

Ok! That's unfortunate.

But as mentioned, what are you specifically wondering about regarding the corner?

 

[Anders 62]

How I should splice in the new sill in the corner

 

[anderslofwall]

How I should splice in the new sill in the corner

Ok! You need to notch the meeting sills so you can splice them with an overlap and then connect the sills at the splice with either a wooden dowel or a stronger wood screw.

And as mentioned, fix the cornerstone so you have support for the joint.

 

[Anders 62]

Thanks for the response, I have a bit to do before I'm done with the swap.

 

[anderslofwall]

How have you been?

 

[Anders 62]

Moving forward but there was a lot to change

 

[anderslofwall]

Moving forward but there was a lot to change

That can happen when you start looking "too closely"! 😅
Have you gotten to the knot yet?

 

[Anders 62]

Yes, it is finished but there is much left, it will take much of the summer.

 

[anderslofwall]

Yes, it's finished but there's a lot left, will take much of the summer

Glad you managed to put it together anyway. Satisfied with the result? The joints are usually the trickiest part. To "just" replace the sill along one side isn't that hard, though labor-intensive and time-consuming.

 

[kaffetorsk]

Interesting thread. Feel free to post pictures of the syllbyte.