How to Repair Wood With Epoxy: Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions

By Jeff Gorton
From The Family Handyman
wood rot repair, epoxy wood filler, wood epoxy, quick set wood epoxy, wood floor epoxy, epoxy fix for damaged wood, epoxy wood repair, rotted wood, exterior repairs, historic restoration,
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1. Probe the area surrounding the damaged wood with an awl or screwdriver to determine the extent of the rot. Soft, easily penetrated wood is rotten or beginning to decay and should either be removed (Photo 2) or reinforced with epoxy consolidant as shown in Photo 3.

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I find that a combination of Shell-Guard RTU to kill the fungis that causes rot, with M-Balm (2 part consolidator epoxy) and E-Wood Putty (2 part filler putty) works wonders for wood repairs. You get to keep thr problem from spreading throughout the wood before you make the reapir. Bondo was just too messy to work with and it wasn't as strong as the E-Wood once cured.

By Kevin Piatz, on 10/06/2009
The problem with Bondo is that it is not water proof. If the top coat fails it wll act like a sponge and soak up the moisture.

By Keith Zeilenga, on 09/20/2009
This part is most important

By Mirza Jamal, on 08/25/2009
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