What window sill means
The sill is the bottom of a window frame, sloped outside to shed water. The flat interior shelf is often called the stool.
Also called sill, stool.
Where it matters on a window and door job
Rotted exterior sills are a common repair on older wood windows. Sill pan flashing under new windows keeps water from getting into the wall below.
What it costs
The window repair cost guide has the typical job at $400 and the usual range at $130 to $620. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price.
Work it out
- Cost guide: Window repair cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free window and door resources