Hi,
Our house is 31 years old. I discovered that one of our porch post (6" x 6" treated lumber) which supports the roof over the porch has significant rot in the center of the post at the concrete floor level.
This is not an easy post to replace. Matter of fact it is way beyond my abilities. I purchased some 2 part Epoxy Wood Consolidant from Abatron and also some of their Epoxy Wood Filler 2 part putty.
My original intention was to drill some holes towards the bottom of the post and then squirt in the mixed Wood Consolidant into the drilled holes. As I was drilling the holes all of sudden the resistance was next to nothing. Causing me to draw the conclusion that the rot in the center of the post is quite extensive. I ended up mixing about 16 ounces total of the Consolidant and pouring it into the holes. Probably about 4 ounces came dribbling out the bottom of the post along the concrete floor.
Last night I woke up and realized that I probably need to be be replacing the rot with something other then supporting the rot with Consolidant. Seems like my only viable alternative is carving out part of the rot at the bottom then replacing it will the 2 part Epoxy Wood Filler. Let that dry and harden to full strength which takes about a week. Then carve out another portion of the rot and replace that.
I realize actually replacing the post would be much better. But as I mentioned it is way beyond my skill level. Hiring somebody out of the blue to do it. Is chancy at best.
I was wondering if anyone here has used 2 part Epoxy Wood Filler and what their experience was with it. Does 2 part Epoxy Wood Filler have compressive strength that would be needed in this situation?
Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Have a Great Day,
Jim
Our house is 31 years old. I discovered that one of our porch post (6" x 6" treated lumber) which supports the roof over the porch has significant rot in the center of the post at the concrete floor level.
This is not an easy post to replace. Matter of fact it is way beyond my abilities. I purchased some 2 part Epoxy Wood Consolidant from Abatron and also some of their Epoxy Wood Filler 2 part putty.
My original intention was to drill some holes towards the bottom of the post and then squirt in the mixed Wood Consolidant into the drilled holes. As I was drilling the holes all of sudden the resistance was next to nothing. Causing me to draw the conclusion that the rot in the center of the post is quite extensive. I ended up mixing about 16 ounces total of the Consolidant and pouring it into the holes. Probably about 4 ounces came dribbling out the bottom of the post along the concrete floor.
Last night I woke up and realized that I probably need to be be replacing the rot with something other then supporting the rot with Consolidant. Seems like my only viable alternative is carving out part of the rot at the bottom then replacing it will the 2 part Epoxy Wood Filler. Let that dry and harden to full strength which takes about a week. Then carve out another portion of the rot and replace that.
I realize actually replacing the post would be much better. But as I mentioned it is way beyond my skill level. Hiring somebody out of the blue to do it. Is chancy at best.
I was wondering if anyone here has used 2 part Epoxy Wood Filler and what their experience was with it. Does 2 part Epoxy Wood Filler have compressive strength that would be needed in this situation?
Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Have a Great Day,
Jim