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Next, coat the entire base with an epoxy consolidant. Using a thin-kerf (3/32″ thick) circular saw blade, I cut a several slots in the base, then filled them with wedges of red cedar coated in waterproof glue. In this case, the base had taken on an unexpected bowed shape and needed to be flattened before filling (otherwise, the filler would effectively “freeze” the base into that shape).

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Remove any paint and old caulk from the wood-this will allow you to see the full extent of the damage.

Around 80 to 85 percent of the element is still sound material.

The element can’t be easily removed without taking apart other components (example: a pegged window sill).

The element would be difficult to replicate with new wood, such as a molded element that would require sophisticated machining or laborious handwork.

It’s important that you respect the original construction and wood species.

The final product must be clear finished.

It must be drilled for screws or milled for joinery.

You’re replacing up to 50 percent of the element.

This is your third epoxy fill on the same piece of wood.

It is square stock that is readily available and easily replaced.

The damage coverage is greater than 50 percent.Here, I used epoxy to fill voids in a porch column base deteriorated by carpenter ants, but the repair process is the same regardless of the damage. Areas that are difficult to replace, or can’t be addressed easily by complete or partial replacement of the wood, are all good candidates for epoxy repairs. Epoxy filler, in fact, can be a cost- and labor-effective way to fix voids left in woodwork by rot or insect damage. But some people are still reluctant to use epoxies in their own homes-not only are they are expensive (routinely costing more than $100 per gallon), but they’re also a little mysterious. Over the past 40 years, epoxy has become somewhat synonymous with architectural conservation. If your house has damaged wood, epoxy can be an essential restoration material.