Mickeydredd Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) I have some infestation on one of my oak-framed windows. They are little black hornet type beasts and they have turned much of the one side of the frame to pulp (you can see the lighter shade are mainly to the right hand side of the upright in the attached pic). I am currently attempting a repair by digging this side out completely and then treating and replacing all affected areas. Is this feasible or am I looking at a new window? Cheers Mike Edited July 22, 2021 by Mickeydredd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) New window while more expensive will be far more effective, easier and longer lasting, hopefully! Have you asked Nath (Team tractor) for a quote? Edited July 22, 2021 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted July 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 Hi, yes planned to speak with TT as he doesn't live far from here. Pic of the culprit below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 they look like potter wasps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted July 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ditchman said: they look like potter wasps Someone else suggested Mason wasps (the other name for Potter wasps). Only one displayed any yellow stripes, all the rest were pure black - I wonder if only the female has stripes? There were no stored caterpillers, but plenty of stored flies. There were also no "pots". Edited July 22, 2021 by Mickeydredd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 Blimey, promoting the females, that'll never work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 Blat it with some insect spray to start with and being a relatively small window then if you are able to fit yourself then a new one would be the best move in my view. Have words with Nathan he will give you an honest professional answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 On 22/07/2021 at 10:51, Mickeydredd said: I have some infestation on one of my oak-framed windows. They are little black hornet type beasts and they have turned much of the one side of the frame to pulp (you can see the lighter shade are mainly to the right hand side of the upright in the attached pic). I am currently attempting a repair by digging this side out completely and then treating and replacing all affected areas. Is this feasible or am I looking at a new window? Cheers Mike Without glass you’ll be looking £600 + vat in softwood. £750 + vat in Sapele ( hardwood) timber has sky rocketed currently. Glass will be on top . I think they run £100 per m in double glazed units currently but it was £60 per m earlier this year. Personally it’s scrap as the bars have gone too. sounds crazy it’s best part of a grand but we live in crazy times . sorry to the admin if this isn’t allowed but I’m just trying to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted July 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Thanks TT, I figured it would be near enough a grand for a new replacement hence why I thought I'd attempt a fix myself. I am not in any way handy at such things really, but had a go and it will do as a stop gap until I can part with the dosh! Just needs a bit of caulk and paint to finish off now. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Looks much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 bloody well done you.....the lord helps those who help themselves...........adapt and overcome wish my skills were as good as that on the carpentary front,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted July 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 Thanks guys. It is okay if you don't look too closely!! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 That'll do for another year or two. Just had two small bay windows replaced in plastic double glazed. The old wooden ones had been in since 1967 so cannot grumble. Over £3000 but a nice job done, tidy workers and you need to look hard to not know they had been replaced with plastic. Leaded roofs the lot. So TTs quote of £600 for a small standard window makes mine look a good deal although we had to sit down a bit when the quote came through but time flies and prices go up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Walker570 said: That'll do for another year or two. Just had two small bay windows replaced in plastic double glazed. The old wooden ones had been in since 1967 so cannot grumble. Over £3000 but a nice job done, tidy workers and you need to look hard to not know they had been replaced with plastic. Leaded roofs the lot. So TTs quote of £600 for a small standard window makes mine look a good deal although we had to sit down a bit when the quote came through but time flies and prices go up as well. Plastic is so cheap in comparison. The bonus is it’s just glued together. I have plastic windows for the low maintenance Edited July 25, 2021 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted July 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 Finished article, pretty chuffed how it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 Worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R. Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 I would be very proud of that - well done....great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 Tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 thats a good job done there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 That's a brilliant job 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoy Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Nice work! Job jobed! NB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) I have to admit when I first saw the first pictures I was in the replace the whole lot camp. I have to say that you have made a very good job of renovating it, well done 👏 Edited July 27, 2021 by harrycatcat1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted July 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Thanks again All. I didn't give myself much hope if I'm honest, but hopefully it will last for a wee while. I'm pretty proud of myself tbh, not bad for a pen-pusher! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claydodger Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 That looks like a job well and saved a pretty penny too, I've got six to do so when you are available, push your pen up north and get some more practice in, then TT might take you on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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