wood repair around a window

[Anonymous]

what products do you think work best?

Bondo? Abatron?

I had tried the gorilla wood filler and it had shrunk too much after a few years and I seem to remember the same problem with DAP.

[Anonymous]

Depends on the extent, size and location, then Interior vs exterior.

If it's a large span I'd shy away from relying on filler - you could isolate the rot and fill with a dutchman in some circumstances.

[Anonymous]

I use Abatron and PC Woody, depending on the application. Use a drywall knife with rubbing alcohol to shape. Obviosly remove all of the soft wood and treat with wood hardener like PC petrifier first.

[Anonymous]

Caulk and paint. Use filler if gaps wider than 1/4inch.

Always done this and if done right, will last 20 years before needing to be redone.