Fungal spores destroy wood, resulting in wood decay and other structural issues. It commonly happens in wood frames or other outside woodwork exposed to various environmental forces. Learn about wood rot repair in this video. First, grab a wood chisel and a wire brush and remove as much of the contaminated wood as possible from the structure.
If you cannot access all of it, you can infuse an epoxy consolidant into the wood to strengthen the damaged wood fibers and form a link with the sections of the wood not compromised. After the epoxy or wood putty dries, sand the putty to the same level as the other part of the wood. You can then clean off any dust or wood shavings when you are through. If you plan to paint the freshly fixed area, you must prime it first. Do not paint until the primer is completely dry.
After you finish all the wood rot repair stages, you can do the painting. The type of finish you want will determine how many coats of paint you will apply. If the structure has severe cases of timber decay, you should contact a professional specializing in wood rot repair.
