When a wooden window is damaged, this will require one to get new ones. However, if purchasing new windows might not suit one’s taste, one can opt to create custom wood windows instead. In this case, a simple non-opening window would do the trick. This type of window is often long, elegant windows that could be placed in places such as the foyer or the bathroom. With a little skill, one could make their own windows out of wooden frames.
The basic materials that will be needed are 2×2 wooden boards, caulk, glass, router drill, dowel pins, wood glue and most importantly, a saw. First, measure the window area with the measuring tape. Next, cut the 2×2 wooden boards with the saw according to the windows’ measurements. Both of the boards should be sawed to a 45° angle to fit the window frame tightly.
The next step would be to rout the ends of both boards with the router drill. After doing so, measure and mark the boards in the center. Then, rout the center line half-inch deep for all four boards. This is where the glass will be placed in. Next, drill two pilot holes at the corner of the boards on the slated side. Bear in mind that the pilot holes must be able to match up with the board that will create the frame.
Then, apply one drop of wood glue into the hole of one corner and insert the dowel pins halfway. Once again, squeeze one drop of glue into the other pilot holes and fit the sides together. Insert the end with dowel pins into the board that has no dowel pins. After finishing one of the boards, repeat the same procedure on the other board.
Don’t place the bottom of the piece of frame on yet. Instead, insert the glass into the frame, according to the routed line that was cut in the center of the frame. Use glue and dowel pins to match it up to both of the frame’s side. Next, apply the caulk evenly around the glass. As a finishing touch, paint the window frames.