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I was installing some new blinds and when I drilled into the framing above the window my drill bit had a darker color wood dust on it. Other places I have drilled at the dust is the standard wood color but this was darker and sticky. Any idea why?

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isherwood
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    What year is the home? What region are you in? About when were the windows installed? The opening may be refurbished, with rotted sills or stoops replaced with newer lumber . Wood darkens with age, but isn't necessarily rotten. – AdamO Aug 03 '23 at 16:23
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    What is "standard wood color"? Have you _looked_ at a pine board lately? :P – isherwood Aug 03 '23 at 16:38
  • You hit a knot. – Huesmann Aug 04 '23 at 13:04

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Since you mentioned it was sticky, You probably drilled through a knot in the wood or hit a wood sap pocket. If the screws go in tight, you shouldn't have a problem.

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