This project is continued from Part 1.
A wood chisel is used to expose the staples in window casing. This is a much quicker method of exposing the staple so it can be pulled out. Note: the chisel does not make contact with the staple, otherwise you’ll dull the cutting edge.
Wood Chisel to Expose the Staple in the Window Casing
The crown of some staples were missing, the legs were pulled with channel locks.
Pulling Staples from the Window Casing with Pliers
The wood chisel made it easy to reveal the staples for pulling.
Staple Pulled from the Window Casing
The window casing is now held by the staples in the corner, which were left in place to avoid damaging the right section of casing.
Removing the Top Window Casing
I wiggled the window casing until there a gap 1/8 inch or so gap to slide in the flat end of the nail puller. The nail puller protected the good section of casing on the right while I levered the rotted section off the remaining staples.
Working the Window Casing off the Staples
Close up of the rotted corner in the top section of window casing due to rain water intrusion.
Rot in Brick Mould Window Casing
Here’s the window with the rotted sections removed. The OSB siding, 2×4 wall studs and window frame were free of rot, bugs and any signs of deterioration.
Rotted Sections of Casing Removed from the Window
Another view of the window with the rotted casing removed.
Transom Window with Rotted Casing Removed
The old caulk is trimmed off flush with the face of the window frame with the wood chisel. The wood chisel with a razor sharp edge was perfect for the task.
Trimming Away the Caulk with a Wood Chisel
This repair is continued in Part 3.
Thanks for reading,
Bob Jackson
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