window restoration pt2

The next step is to apply some kind of fungicidal treatment to the exposed wood. This is probably an optional step, my windows have a lot of splitting and soft punky rot. It's a good move to stop this process from going on undetected behind fresh paint. That said, it couldn't hurt and will probably make your paint job go that much further before some maintenance down the road. I like to use Wolman's Woodlife Classic -- it's designed to protect against rot and decay and repels water. It has a milky consistency, but dries to a clear sheen. My windows just soak this stuff up. Be sure to apply liberally.