I know this has been covered before, but I need to repair some rot on a log cabin. One relatively small area near the sill. Pine.
Water problem fixed.
What product{s} should I look for?
Larry B
I know this has been covered before, but I need to repair some rot on a log cabin. One relatively small area near the sill. Pine.
Water problem fixed.
What product{s} should I look for?
Larry B
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Abatron
Abatron or Minwax (Wood Hardener, I think is what Minwax calls theirs).
Far better than Abatron:
http://advancedrepairtechnology.com/architectural_epoxy/architectural_epoxy.htm
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(just don't bother with the mixing nozzles)
Remove paint from surrounding area. Paint will act as a camouflage hiding decay and substrate imperfections. Bonding epoxy to paint will compromise the bond of the epoxy to sound wood fibers. Lead paint may be present. Take proper measures to protect workers and surrounding environment from contamination.
Remove all decayed wood to sound, bright, unaffected wood. Gray wood or brown-red spots should be removed. No soft or brittle wood fibers should remain. Putties and past attempts at repair should be removed. Remove all dust, dirt, and loose wood fibers.
Step 3
Check moisture content of remaining sound wood. High moisture content will inhibit proper penetration of the bonding agent (epoxy primer) to a loose wood fibers.
Step 4
Pre-treat the bare and sanded wood with a liberal film of Prime-A-Trate epoxy wood primer using a disposable brush. Mix 2 parts of A component to 1 part of B component. Avoid working in direct sunlight. Allow 10 minutes for penetration, maximum of 30 minutes. Remove excess with a paper towel before the application of Flex-Tec HV.
Step 5
Apply a thin layer of Flex-Tec HV to pre-treated wood to ensure optimal adhesion to wood. Immediately fill the repair completely to a smooth and even finish.
Step 6
After curing (12 hours @70 degrees F.), sand the repair even and smooth. If desired, a second coat of Flex-Tec HV can be applied. Always sand and remove dust between coats.
Step 7
After sanding and removing all dust, treat the repaired area as bare wood. Follow the paint manufacturer's instructions for bare wood.
By correcting the pathways to moisture using a resilient, high performance epoxy repair system, the wood substrate will remain dry and protected from the damaging elements of moisture, fungi, and ultra-violet light. This protection will extend the life of the paint film. The results are longer cycles between paint re-coats and less time for surface preparation. Quality materials and surface preparation keep long-term maintenance costs low.
Prime-A-Trate is a two component epoxy-based coupling agent designed specifically to enhance the bonding strength of Flex-Tec HV. Engineered to move with the natural expansion and contraction of soft and hard wood species, Prime-A-Trate offers outstanding long-term performance.
The ultra-low viscosity properties make Prime-A-Trate the ideal material for creating a high-performance bond to the open cell structure of hard and soft woods.
ART 901
Flex-Tec HV is a two component epoxy-based repair material designed specifically for the repair of damaged wood. Engineered to move with the natural expansion and contraction of soft and hard wood species, Flex-Tec HV offers outstanding long-term performance. It requires no additives or fillers. Excellent modeling and tooling properties make Flex-Tec HV the ideal choice for the professional user. Flex-Tec HV can be used on both vertical and horizontal wood surfaces.
ART 401
For general use in dispensing of
Flex-Tec HV.
Can not be used with Static Mixing Nozzles.
ART 300LV
Heavy Duty Dispensing Gun
For professional use in dispensing of Flex-Tec HV.
Can be used with or without the Static Mixing Nozzles.
ART 300X
Static Mixing Nozzle
Designed to automatically and thoroughly mix part A and B before being dispensed. Disposable.
Sold in quantity of 5
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ART 310X
Edited 9/1/2009 8:57 pm ET by Jeff_Clarke
I just did another Victorian porch in Newtown and I almost called you to get the name of that stuff, but found that Newtown Hdwr. carries the full line of Abitron, so I just went with what I knew.
I really do want to try this though. I took the info this time, thanks.Doesn't Hamilton Supply carry this?How does this compare price wise with Abitron?You ever try the West System?How's work by you these days? I'm actually back in your neck of the woods again in a few weeks on the same house.
Hi Jer - yes Hamilton Supply carries everything. Plus you can order it on line from John Stahl's site. I don't know about the price differences.
There are good videos on the site for product application. I've had builders use the West system too, but not me personally.
Things are busy right now for me!
Jeff