Wooden Windows

[Hulablush]

Hello,

Please can somebody advise me as to how I can clean wooden windows to remove mould around the edges without the paintwork flaking off at the same time?

I try to be as gently as I can with just a cloth but to get rid of the mould initially, the paint comes off as well. This is where the wood and the glass meet only, not all over the window.

Thanks. :notworthy:

[sp54]

We have the same problem hulablush, and I just use a damp cloth too. Never found an answer myself either :unsure:

[Crazy Dog]

If the paint is peeling off it is at the end of its working life and the wood underneath it is damp.

You need to remove the peeling paint, let the wood dry out and then give it a soaking with Cuprinol Wood Preserver (http://www.cuprinol.co.uk/products/wood_preserver_clear_overview.html). Unfortunately getting the wood to dry thoroughly at this time of year might be a problem.

Once the Cuprinol has dried (give it about 7 to 10 days on cold window frames at this time of year) you'll be able to undercoat and repaint the frames.

They'll be good for another 5 years, or so, if they haven't started to rot already. Perhaps another 2 to 3 years if there's already signs of rot.

[Planet 24]

I've used surgical spirit in the past to remove mould, but it always comes back eventually until you stop the cause, bit like nfh's really.

[Hulablush]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Crazy Dog @ 31st October 2006 - 12:32 PM) 206752</div>
If the paint is peeling off it is at the end of its working life and the wood underneath it is damp.
You need to remove the peeling paint, let the wood dry out and then give it a soaking with Cuprinol Wood Preserver (http://www.cuprinol.co.uk/products/wood_preserver_clear_overview.html). Unfortunately getting the wood to dry thoroughly at this time of year might be a problem.
Once the Cuprinol has dried (give it about 7 to 10 days on cold window frames at this time of year) you'll be able to undercoat and repaint the frames.
They'll be good for another 5 years, or so, if they haven't started to rot already. Perhaps another 2 to 3 years if there's already signs of rot.
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It's in our lease to re-paint windows every 5 years so maybe it is now the time! Thanks for that. :D

[StoneHenge]

How wonderful to have a lease like that Hula!!!

It would do me the world of good having that sort of kick up the rear end (I hate DIY!!!).

Good job, I don't need to do mine though. They are metal and the whole window comes out if need be, so not much to paint.

I'd be tempted to strip the whole thing down. If you paint over it, you could seal in the mould and cause all sorts of trouble.

I love wooden windows, they are so beautiful if they are looked after and will last a life time if you treat them well.

[Hulablush]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(StoneHenge @ 31st October 2006 - 2:27 PM) 206781</div>
How wonderful to have a lease like that Hula!!!
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Hello Stoney, :friends:

Thanks, as you may recall from my other posts my lease is full of weird and wonderful covenants that would make any NFH spin!!! :thumbs: