[fragglestickcar]

My question is: do i need to rip off the trim, sill, apron, everything to replace the bottom sash? I have also read
the following thread .

Photo 1. I pulled away the vinyl track showing outside and inside stops and water damage on the outside sill.

Photo 2. View from exterior. I can both see and feel the inside stop and jamb is all one piece.

Photo 3. View from interior. I box cuttered a seam between the inside stop and trim. Inserting putty knife into seam stops cold. The trim and inside stop is all one piece.

Photo 4. I can't epoxy this, I don't think. Thanks.

 

[Windows on Wash]

Question 1....what are you doing in terms of a replacement window? Are you literally trying to replace the bottom sash and repair the unit?

Next question...why? You are probably going to spend more time (and probably money) deconstructing and repairing that unit as compared to replacing it.

To answer you previous question, the stool and apron are normally tacked into the sill from the inside and wind up coming off in the process.

 

[fragglestickcar]

What am I trying to do?

In a sentence, I am trying to fix the windows at minimal cost.

I don't have a lot of experience. None, really.

 

[ZTMAN]

I don't think even NORM could fix that window. Looks like time for a replacement.

 

[dd57chevy]

I don't think even NORM could fix that window.

:biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2:

I think the consensus is a replacement vinyl window would be advisable . You have some SERIOUS moisture infiltration & that is one of the advantages of vinyl products .

If you're short on funds , check your town building products recycler (like "Re-Store").

At times I've been known as a journey-man "cobble-miester" , but that window sash appears way beyond repair .............