thank you, what a help! I am repairing a wooden cabinet in my garden and I will be using this product...a lifesaver...by the way, I tried to hire someone to fix the cabinet and no takers, so I am doing it and I am a 91 year old lady....your video is just what I needed.
66-year-old granny here. Just watched your video and have completed step 1 (the liquid) on a post repair! Your video was detailed, easy to follow and included some great tips not included in the paper directions. Well done! And oh - loved the snowman!!!
Wish I had known about this 6 weeks ago. I'm an 80 yo woman who has been repairing and painting the exterior of my manufactured home. About 4 inches up from the bottom of the siding had rot because a workman in the past had not caulked trim boards. I covered the damage with elastimer paint and new trim boards, properly caulked, but there were places where holes remained. I filled these with plastic wood putty. The system you have shown here would have made all the repairs of damaged wood so much easier and cleaner. I will keep it in mind for the future.
I Am Admittedly not yet familiar with plastic wood putty~~ but just from title & imagination; Both products sound super similar🤗. And I'm learning about BOTH THESE AWESOME BABIES TODAYYY‼️‼️🆚👌🙌🖖🐞
I use the rot fix system and its very similar . One thing i do different, i'll coat wood chunks and wooden dowel rods to incorporate with the putty. It saves a lot of material.
I was gonna research someone like this to repair my deck from heavy carpenter bee damage next spring. You popped up in my feed and saved me the time. Thank you!
Just bought my first home and there are a few areas of wood rot such as this - this video is so easy to follow and I've ordered by kit off amazon so I can try to do some minor fixes on our next string of sunny days. Thank you for this, as for those of us without carpentry tools and skills-> this is probably going to (no joke) save me at least $1,000 from our local handy man companies (much less having a contractor come out to do the fixes). Thank you!
Repair it correctly , any wood putty or filler product is just a band aid especially the soffit repair " which will not last " unless it's just a small insect hole you're filling . The repair in this video could be repaired with a new trim board in under 30 minutes and it's not as expensive as you think . People have no problem paying a Garage $70+ per hour to have a vehicle worked on . Your home is the same thing , the difference is your home is also an investment so you will get your money back in the long run .
@@manchesterexplorer8519 You're probably right, it would also probably be cheaper vs that much putty. -I think it's a matter of time/laziness over anything. Even if doing it right takes the same amount of time it's still harder work for a lot of people. I think his method uses far too much wood epoxy to be fair though. It would be far cheaper to spray some spray foam in there first then (after it dries) add a desired layer of wood epoxy on top (cut into the foam a little if you want a thicker wood epoxy layer). I've done this in the past as a temporary fix that lasted 10+ years, I just used a hand saw to level the spray foam and coated it with some caulk (rather than wood filler).
@@LongToad I understand what this video is about as I get it as I'm a contractor . Foam is another way for a homeowner to fix things as well . But as an experienced contractor I see a very simple repair that could be had for about $20 in material and about 30 minutes of labor tops . I also understand that every homeowner doesn't own the power tools nor has the knowhow to fix something like this . This is why I stay busy 👍
I’ve used a similar product for a rotted door jam. When they installed the door they never put in Z flashing. Removing the entire jamb was a huge job. I was in no mood. I bought a spray hardner and the stuff worked well. I built out the opening then used the epoxy mix. It’s been four years and it still looks brand new.
So excited to learn about this. Our house is in the middle of the woods and the bugs and woodpeckers have done a number on it. Glad to know I don't have to replace all the wood. Great video!
I would never have imagined this. I always replaced full boards, other than one time, trying wood hardener. I wound up tearing out the treated boards and replacing.
I have used a steel toothed brush comb, the kind of teeth that look like little awls. It's all about varying the angle of the handle relative to the direction you're sliding it along, so that the slight grooves carved by the teeth are variably farther apart and closer together. Do it when the epoxy is about half set, and leave any crumbs alone-- they will sand off later.
To match your rough surface wood texture after you apply and smooth out your repair patch material you can use a piece of cedar board or if you’re using T111 siding you can use a scrap piece of the siding. Put a piece of wax paper over your board and screw it down on the surface over your repair patch area, around the corner if you want, to square it up. It will leave all the new material put in there with the same wood grain texture that you have on the surface of the board you’re attaching to it.
This is a great video!! Very detailed! My husband and I re new home owners so we are trying to see what we can fix on our own. Videos like this is well needed to help give us and idea on what to do. Thank you!
Thanks for your video showing this product. I will be looking to purchase it for my house. Do think WD40 , even though it does smooth out the surface when using a spreader, it surely must compromise the strength somewhat as it mixes in. I have a log house and when trying to apply the chinking, I use alcohol. this does the same thing and evaporates fully leaving no residue. This also works great when running beads of caulk. I like to tool the bead with my finger so I fill a small cup with alcohol and dip my finger in it, then smooth out the bead. It slides so well without pulling the product.
THANK YOU‼I have repaired, or at least made an attempt, which went badly, my door jambs on my house. The south side of my New Mexico house gets a rotation of 100 degree summer sun, monsoon rains, hail, and freezing. This wood putty product may be my final fix. Stucco walls makes door replacement so tricky and expensive. 🤞that the wood fix kit gets it done for me. Thnx.
How sounds like your house is taking a beating outside haha. Let me know how the product does with stucco. Never tried that before and thanks so much for watching.
I did the same today on my fascia corner. I used builders bog. Easy to mix, hardened in 20 minutes ready for sanding and simply used a spray can to touch up the paint. Looks like new
A stiff wire brush before it's completely dry should provide a nice wood-grain texture. That spray foam would provide a nice backing surface for the wood putty.
Thanks for this presentation. I have wood rot under a large window and this putty will be perfect to fill in the large sections of rotted wood I chipped out.
Just fixed a door trim using this stuff. “Replacing the rotted piece of wood was not an option” Repaired spot looks great. Don’t mind what the money suckers say on here. Thank you for the video!
I need to do the exactly same thing to me house. I'm so glad I saw this video cause I thought I would have to replace the wood and that would require my to hire someone but now I know that with that kit i can do it myself. Thanks for sharing.
Omg u are who i was looking for , we have a wood shingle home and have been noticing some rot so thank u so so much , just subscribed to your channel.....YOUR A IFE SAVER
Just used it to repair larger area of wood rot. Works like charm! Easy follow the steps, when dry feel like wood better than Minwax wood ( Minwax crumbles easily)…I will buy just wood epoxy putty to repair other areas…
I'm quite sure to run into or create additional problems trying to repalce the facia and soffit under the gutter, so this option works perfectly for me. Find the water breach location, seal that, and apply this kit. Thank you!
There is a product used in the boating industry that is a water thin epoxy. It penetrates extremely well. I’ve used it and it will soak into rotten wood and turn it into a rock. Soapy water instead of wd40 would be better and not leave a residue that might prevent paint from sticking as well as it should.
I use a little methanol. It creates a smooth surface and totally evaporates fast! Indeed, alcohol is often used to "thin" epoxy to make it penetrate more so it is generally quite compatible and doesn't affect the epox strength if used in small amounts.
You talking about carbon bond? Because it definitely doesn’t penetrate the rot and all wet surfaces are supposed to be removed before pouring. It would be really cool if you actually mentioned the name of the product 🤡
Really awesome video! A good way to create the wood texture to match the facia is to scrape it into the wood dough after it’s dry with a utility knife. Just wear safety glasses when you do this because the blade tip always breaks off.Thanks for the video,be safe my friend.
Used this product for past three years on facia board, eves, and a gate. All had extensive termite damage. A bit pricey, but still saved money and the aggravation of having to hire people.
Really good timing for me to come across this. I am selling my current home and have a spot above the garage where the siding has rotted. Not nearly as bad as what you just repaired, so this product is going to be the ticket.
I just patched some large woodpecker holes 1.25" in diameter. I could see light coming through the siding from inside the attic. Normally I screw in a backer (like a wooden paint stirrer) before a patch with plastic wood, but it was hard to screw in because the blue tyvek insulation board was too thick. So, I used a swimming float noodle as a backer. I trimmed the diameter of the piece of the noodle and just stuffed it in from the outside (I did not have access from the attic) leaving about a half inch for the plastic wood. This worked great so I thought I would share the tip.
You can take a plastic shopping bag. Wring it out and keep it that way for a period of time. Depending on how fine the grain you want to match depends on how much to let the plastic bag out. Then use it to texture the wood filler before it cures or afterward with a thin top coat. Thanks for the product info. Ive used wood hardener and fiberglass resin many times but i may try this stuff on my newset fix
Great video. I have to clean out some wood rot in my bay window and I'm so glad I watched this video. I was going to call a professional because I thought the whole sill needed to be replaced when there was only a corner of the sill that had rotted. Thank you.
A couple of things. The woodpeckers are actually helping you in a way. You can see the little wood borers holes all over that area you patched. About 3/16" diameter. The woodpeckers are eating the larva and beetles that are eating your house. So you really should also spray a pesticide with anti mold and fungus too before you start. I also texture the wood putty as it sets and after it sets too. Just scratch it up some. Be an artist. Thank the woodpeckers maybe?
I was wondering about that. I have a woodpecker that will rarely peck at my house for a few seconds. Only caught it doing it maybe 3 times and only for about 30 seconds. I was more concerned about what he might be trying to eat than him pecking at the house. I will have to go out and see if I can find some of those small holes you mentioned.
Very interesting n informative video. I have a similar problem with 2 dry rotted ends of facia boards. Been looking for tips on how to repair it without replace the whole boards. With my limited carpentry skill n budget, ur vid gave me an idea how I can repair it. Will try ur tips. Previously bought Albatron supplies. Kudos for ur vid. New subscriber because of this vid. Looking forward to ur next vid.
When filling voids like that ,we used to stuff the cavity with newspaper to take up the blank space in the cavity,save the expensive stuff for the patchwork itself
rather than paper one might try styrofoam peanuts or pieces in whatever size/configuration to fill/brace voids both big and small (as long as there are no weight-bearing issues). you can coat them w/ a bit of glue and pack it into the void - and cover w/ the $$ item then. the foam insulation product such as BYOT used here is also helpful... you have a nice safe day! ; )
Nice video mate. Only issue I have with the product is the price....wow!!! I did learn a few things though so thanks for taking the time to make the video.
Whoa! This video is the type of info I needed in figuring out how to fix some mayor water damage on our mobile home siding down below our back entrance door. The chunks I removed are uneven, and I did not want to do a cut-out to fit a board. This product will do perfectly. Thanks!
You just solved my issue at home. As not every time you need to replace everything. You might want to replace it but there are times it is not that easy.
This is why I like watching the Honest Carpenter. He covers how people get ripped off by immoral carpenters. After watching his videos I have been able to repair work on my all wood house. If I used epoxy it would cost me a fortune. I might as well just take all the wood off and replace.
Yeah, this video makes no sense to me. Why go through all this work with insanely expensive epoxy, when you can get a planed board for under 10 bucks, or a milled roughcut for say 3.80 or something. I paid under 4 dollars per 12 foot board to replace my eaves. And if you're lazy, just cut the rot out, replace that spot.
Dude this video was solid! Holy crap you make it look so easy and shoot you make my job a whole lot easier! I was thinkin of prying some boards down and all kinds of stuff but this seems to be a good fix!
Hey There! Glad you’re making more videos man. I can’t imagine how time consuming the projects are PLUS doing your own editing (assuming this part) but we really enjoy your videos. I hope 2020 is the year of a BYOT explosion of videos. May I recommend you conduct a poll to find out what your subs might want to see as a project or maybe a Q and A? I never knew you can do this to a wood hole. I’ve always assumed rip the damn this out and replace :). Take it easy
Hi Steve. Thanks for your input. I greatly appreciate it and YES I do all my own editing......for now haha. I'm planing on doing a live stream every week in the near future to help my audience answer any questions they may have and yes a poll on youtube would be a perfect way to engage my audience and see what they really want to see from BYOT. In the near future I will be taking on more creative projects that hopefully are more intriguing projects to watch. What would you like to see more of?
Hi Steve car bondo actually is a better repair yes the bondo that you use on cars to repair dented metal before painting just thought I'd add that in if you really are interested in repairing wood around your house just thought I would give another alternative
I have been using Abatron resins, especially Woodepox and Liquidwood since 1988. It is very important that the directions are followed perfectly. If incorrectly used, ancillary damage is possible. ie: lack of protecting surrounding areas from liquidwood can be difficult to remove without methylene chloride. Also, skin and vapor protection are necessary. Your skin can absorb these chemicals. So if you are incapable or ignorant, you may prefer to use a "Dutchman scab".
Great to hear and thanks for all of your input Tom. It is much appreciated and yes you would always be thinking about protecting yourself and those around you.
I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much. I will try to fix my house now, oddly enough I have the same issue like your video. I will use your product recommendation.
If you're missing your vacuum attachment, you can make a cone with paper & tape. I probably wood have cut it out with a saws all and replaced it 🤷🏼♂️ bteto You should put an extra removable piece of wood over the pecker holes for the future ✌🏼
Great to hear Toni and thanks so much for watching. I take pride in what I produce and my true passion in life is to help others learn how to build and create. Hope you subscribed.
I get that not everyone has the tools and skills, but after watching this, I think it was more time, effort and expense than what I did: simply use a reciprocating saw, and vibrating multitool to cut out the bad corner wood (reciprocating), and cut a shiplap in the new exposed end (multitool), and two new short pieces to overlap with those and miter the ends after measuring the angle you need, then just attach with waterproof wood glue and screw them in and a bit of sanding to perfect the miter corner, some caulk, and ready to paint. You skip the expense of this goop, and you end up with real solid wood and woodgrain back in place...
Agree with you entirely. The invention of the multitool has made it possible to cut out the rotted wood, and using a zip tool (original one or the newer rotozip cutters by Dewalt or Makita), rout out rabbets to mate a piece of wood to the opening. Does not need to be perfect as a filler like wood putty or Fix-it-All can bridge the new and old wood gap.
@@alohamark3025 Thanks. Yes, I was able to hand fit them each to close completely with just glue and then a bit of overlap at the corners was just sanded down. The multitool is such a handy thing with its ability to plunge cut a straight line cut...
@@brianmi40 Perhaps this was the wrong project to demonstrate this on, but it seems this is what he had. I’ve found this product particularly useful in the restoration of 100-year-old window sashes where you can’t just cut out a piece and replace it. I agree that for this particular project replacing a section of the board since it’s decorative rather than structural, makes far more sense. But this is just a demonstration of how the product WORKS, not saying that this is the best way to repair this particular issue.
Many. Not all are the same. Epoxy is like saying "paint". Most are polyester. Use tried and true cycloaliphatic for injection and polyamide for consolidant (Abatron brand)
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thank you, what a help! I am repairing a wooden cabinet in my garden and I will be using this product...a lifesaver...by the way, I tried to hire someone to fix the cabinet and no takers, so I am doing it and I am a 91 year old lady....your video is just what I needed.
I hope someday when I'm older I'm as independent and handy as you are
If I lived near you, my husband and I would gladly come and help you at no charge.
Good for you Jane!
God Bless you.
Wow good for you
66-year-old granny here. Just watched your video and have completed step 1 (the liquid) on a post repair! Your video was detailed, easy to follow and included some great tips not included in the paper directions. Well done!
And oh - loved the snowman!!!
Wish I had known about this 6 weeks ago. I'm an 80 yo woman who has been repairing and painting the exterior of my manufactured home. About 4 inches up from the bottom of the siding had rot because a workman in the past had not caulked trim boards. I covered the damage with elastimer paint and new trim boards, properly caulked, but there were places where holes remained. I filled these with plastic wood putty. The system you have shown here would have made all the repairs of damaged wood so much easier and cleaner. I will keep it in mind for the future.
I Am Admittedly not yet familiar with plastic wood putty~~ but just from title & imagination; Both products sound super similar🤗. And I'm learning about BOTH THESE AWESOME BABIES TODAYYY‼️‼️🆚👌🙌🖖🐞
Idea: incline your drill holes and the epoxy resin will not run out. Solid how to vid. Thx 😎
I use the rot fix system and its very similar . One thing i do different, i'll coat wood chunks and wooden dowel rods to incorporate with the putty. It saves a lot of material.
Thanks to you I’m about to purchase a product that I didn’t even know existed 20 min. ago! Abatron looks awesome!
I was gonna research someone like this to repair my deck from heavy carpenter bee damage next spring. You popped up in my feed and saved me the time. Thank you!
Just bought my first home and there are a few areas of wood rot such as this - this video is so easy to follow and I've ordered by kit off amazon so I can try to do some minor fixes on our next string of sunny days. Thank you for this, as for those of us without carpentry tools and skills-> this is probably going to (no joke) save me at least $1,000 from our local handy man companies (much less having a contractor come out to do the fixes). Thank you!
Repair it correctly , any wood putty or filler product is just a band aid especially the soffit repair " which will not last " unless it's just a small insect hole you're filling . The repair in this video could be repaired with a new trim board in under 30 minutes and it's not as expensive as you think . People have no problem paying a Garage $70+ per hour to have a vehicle worked on . Your home is the same thing , the difference is your home is also an investment so you will get your money back in the long run .
@@manchesterexplorer8519 You're probably right, it would also probably be cheaper vs that much putty. -I think it's a matter of time/laziness over anything. Even if doing it right takes the same amount of time it's still harder work for a lot of people. I think his method uses far too much wood epoxy to be fair though. It would be far cheaper to spray some spray foam in there first then (after it dries) add a desired layer of wood epoxy on top (cut into the foam a little if you want a thicker wood epoxy layer). I've done this in the past as a temporary fix that lasted 10+ years, I just used a hand saw to level the spray foam and coated it with some caulk (rather than wood filler).
@@LongToad I understand what this video is about as I get it as I'm a contractor . Foam is another way for a homeowner to fix things as well . But as an experienced contractor I see a very simple repair that could be had for about $20 in material and about 30 minutes of labor tops .
I also understand that every homeowner doesn't own the power tools nor has the knowhow to fix something like this . This is why I stay busy 👍
Any time a fix makes it even better is the most satisfying thing ever.
I’ve used a similar product for a rotted door jam. When they installed the door they never put in Z flashing. Removing the entire jamb was a huge job. I was in no mood. I bought a spray hardner and the stuff worked well. I built out the opening then used the epoxy mix. It’s been four years and it still looks brand new.
I had this kit for a few years and never used it. Just used it last week, this stuff is awesome. I bought another one again. It really works!!
Hard enough to fix the end of a support beam wood?
@@centscentsYes. It's structural.
@@anitaodom5155
OK。 Thanks.
So excited to learn about this. Our house is in the middle of the woods and the bugs and woodpeckers have done a number on it. Glad to know I don't have to replace all the wood. Great video!
I agree with retired independent. You always cut away the bad stuff. As a home inspector I always recommend the complete board be replaced.
Yep, the pros always cut out the rotted piece and replace it /
THANK YOU for saving me a HUGE job of replacing the door jamb around an exterior door! The wood epoxy will repair what needs repairing!!
I've used automotive plastic filter(Bondo) and exterior construction adhesive in caulk tubes. Both worked great.
Thank you so much! I bought the product and will be using it this week! I feel so much better about doing it after watching you do it to your home!!
Love that product.
My go to epoxy for repairing wood trim in an old home.
I would never have imagined this. I always replaced full boards, other than one time, trying wood hardener. I wound up tearing out the treated boards and replacing.
I need to find me a man that knows how to make repairs like that!
Great video! Thank you!
He’s out there for ya ;) thanks for watching and hope you subscribed
Or learn how to yourself like any self respecting, independent woman should.
There are wood grain tools that you can run across the surface when it's wet to simulate wood grain. Good video.
I have used a steel toothed brush comb, the kind of teeth that look like little awls. It's all about varying the angle of the handle relative to the direction you're sliding it along, so that the slight grooves carved by the teeth are variably farther apart and closer together. Do it when the epoxy is about half set, and leave any crumbs alone-- they will sand off later.
To match your rough surface wood texture after you apply and smooth out your repair patch material you can use a piece of cedar board or if you’re using T111 siding you can use a scrap piece of the siding. Put a piece of wax paper over your board and screw it down on the surface over your repair patch area, around the corner if you want, to square it up. It will leave all the new material put in there with the same wood grain texture that you have on the surface of the board you’re attaching to it.
wayy too much trouble for nothing
@@Fattony6666 what is your solution for this problem?
@@brucecampbell6186 Wouldn't worry about him. Another lazy youngin.
It’s a nice trick
I have used this product for years. Its amazing especially on historic renovations
Love hearing that Daniel and thanks so much for watching. Greatly appreciate the support and hope you subscribed.
seems to be the case. I cant find any negative reviews about it online like on Amazon or Ebay.
This is a great video!! Very detailed! My husband and I re new home owners so we are trying to see what we can fix on our own. Videos like this is well needed to help give us and idea on what to do. Thank you!
Thanks for your video showing this product. I will be looking to purchase it for my house. Do think WD40 , even though it does smooth out the surface when using a spreader, it surely must compromise the strength somewhat as it mixes in. I have a log house and when trying to apply the chinking, I use alcohol. this does the same thing and evaporates fully leaving no residue. This also works great when running beads of caulk. I like to tool the bead with my finger so I fill a small cup with alcohol and dip my finger in it, then smooth out the bead. It slides so well without pulling the product.
THANK YOU‼I have repaired, or at least made an attempt, which went badly, my door jambs on my house. The south side of my New Mexico house gets a rotation of 100 degree summer sun, monsoon rains, hail, and freezing. This wood putty product may be my final fix. Stucco walls makes door replacement so tricky and expensive. 🤞that the wood fix kit gets it done for me. Thnx.
How sounds like your house is taking a beating outside haha. Let me know how the product does with stucco. Never tried that before and thanks so much for watching.
I did the same today on my fascia corner. I used builders bog. Easy to mix, hardened in 20 minutes ready for sanding and simply used a spray can to touch up the paint. Looks like new
Great to hear and I'll have to try out Builders bog in the future. Thanks for watching Reece and hope you subscribed.
A stiff wire brush before it's completely dry should provide a nice wood-grain texture.
That spray foam would provide a nice backing surface for the wood putty.
Great tip Stan. Thanks so much for the suggesting and the support.
Thanks for this presentation. I have wood rot under a large window and this putty will be perfect to fill in the large sections of rotted wood I chipped out.
I dont exactly know why I clicked on this video but I stayed because your narration was enjoyable and learned a bit about liquid wood :) Thank you!
Just fixed a door trim using this stuff. “Replacing the rotted piece of wood was not an option”
Repaired spot looks great.
Don’t mind what the money suckers say on here.
Thank you for the video!
Is it noticeable where you used this? I’m thinking of using this on the bottom of a door frame where there’s rot
I need to do the exactly same thing to me house. I'm so glad I saw this video cause I thought I would have to replace the wood and that would require my to hire someone but now I know that with that kit i can do it myself. Thanks for sharing.
Omg u are who i was looking for , we have a wood shingle home and have been noticing some rot so thank u so so much , just subscribed to your channel.....YOUR A IFE SAVER
Love hearing that Kim. Thanks so much for watching and for your support. It is greatly appreciated!
Just used it to repair larger area of wood rot. Works like charm! Easy follow the steps, when dry feel like wood better than Minwax wood ( Minwax crumbles easily)…I will buy just wood epoxy putty to repair other areas…
Great to hear Ted and thanks so much for sharing! That is much appreciated and glad it worked well.
I'm quite sure to run into or create additional problems trying to repalce the facia and soffit under the gutter, so this option works perfectly for me.
Find the water breach location, seal that, and apply this kit.
Thank you!
There is a product used in the boating industry that is a water thin epoxy. It penetrates extremely well. I’ve used it and it will soak into rotten wood and turn it into a rock. Soapy water instead of wd40 would be better and not leave a residue that might prevent paint from sticking as well as it should.
I use a little methanol. It creates a smooth surface and totally evaporates fast!
Indeed, alcohol is often used to "thin" epoxy to make it penetrate more so it is generally quite compatible and doesn't affect the epox strength if used in small amounts.
Could you post the name of the epoxy you used? Thanks.
You talking about carbon bond? Because it definitely doesn’t penetrate the rot and all wet surfaces are supposed to be removed before pouring. It would be really cool if you actually mentioned the name of the product 🤡
Really awesome video! A good way to create the wood texture to match the facia is to scrape it into the wood dough after it’s dry with a utility knife. Just wear safety glasses when you do this because the blade tip always breaks off.Thanks for the video,be safe my friend.
I didn't even know this existed! Thank you for explaining and demonstrating so well.
No problem K and thanks so much for watching. Hope you subscribed.
This is a band aid that will allow more rot. Be aware!
Used this product for past three years on facia board, eves, and a gate. All had extensive termite damage. A bit pricey, but still saved money and the aggravation of having to hire people.
Great to hear Nadine and I couldn't agree more. Love this product and just about to use their concrete repair as well.
Really good timing for me to come across this. I am selling my current home and have a spot above the garage where the siding has rotted. Not nearly as bad as what you just repaired, so this product is going to be the ticket.
I just patched some large woodpecker holes 1.25" in diameter. I could see light coming through the siding from inside the attic. Normally I screw in a backer (like a wooden paint stirrer) before a patch with plastic wood, but it was hard to screw in because the blue tyvek insulation board was too thick. So, I used a swimming float noodle as a backer. I trimmed the diameter of the piece of the noodle and just stuffed it in from the outside (I did not have access from the attic) leaving about a half inch for the plastic wood. This worked great so I thought I would share the tip.
Just found your video on fixing the hole in your facia ....thank you!!!
Wow and thank you! Looking forward to catching your other how-to videos. Clear, concise, and well demonstrated, you are a great instructor! Mahalo!
One of the very best products I've ever used just ensure remove all dust loose material followall instructions
I have been using Abatron epoxies since the late 80's. A much better finish product than a dutchman scab
Couldn't agree more Tom. Thanks so much for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.
You can take a plastic shopping bag. Wring it out and keep it that way for a period of time. Depending on how fine the grain you want to match depends on how much to let the plastic bag out. Then use it to texture the wood filler before it cures or afterward with a thin top coat. Thanks for the product info. Ive used wood hardener and fiberglass resin many times but i may try this stuff on my newset fix
You da man. The Chrisfix of home improvement diy.
Vinny now THAT is a compliment haha. Love ChrisFix. Thanks so much for watching and your support. Hope you subscribed :)
....and that putty is the Bondo of wood rotting structure beams.
Great video. I have to clean out some wood rot in my bay window and I'm so glad I watched this video. I was going to call a professional because I thought the whole sill needed to be replaced when there was only a corner of the sill that had rotted. Thank you.
Great to hear and thanks so much for sharing. Good luck on your project and Hope you subscribed.
This video was so satisfying to watch.
Finally found a video that’ll help me repair my landscape timbers that have a bit of rot in them. Thanks so much!
Great to hear Yori and thanks so much for subscribing. I truly appreciate it.
Not cost effective for your application
Your video was great, I thoroughly enjoyed that you gave good advise without the normal "I love hearing my own voice" great job
A couple of things. The woodpeckers are actually helping you in a way. You can see the little wood borers holes all over that area you patched. About 3/16" diameter. The woodpeckers are eating the larva and beetles that are eating your house. So you really should also spray a pesticide with anti mold and fungus too before you start.
I also texture the wood putty as it sets and after it sets too. Just scratch it up some. Be an artist. Thank the woodpeckers maybe?
I would have also used a moisture meter on that wood before using the hardener to rule out deeper structural damage.
I was wondering about that. I have a woodpecker that will rarely peck at my house for a few seconds. Only caught it doing it maybe 3 times and only for about 30 seconds. I was more concerned about what he might be trying to eat than him pecking at the house. I will have to go out and see if I can find some of those small holes you mentioned.
Very interesting n informative video. I have a similar problem with 2 dry rotted ends of facia boards. Been looking for tips on how to repair it without replace the whole boards. With my limited carpentry skill n budget, ur vid gave me an idea how I can repair it. Will try ur tips. Previously bought Albatron supplies. Kudos for ur vid. New subscriber because of this vid. Looking forward to ur next vid.
What a nice young man. Very smart.
Thanks for the kind words Randy and thanks so much for watching! Hope you subscribed.
When filling voids like that ,we used to stuff the cavity with newspaper to take up the blank space in the cavity,save the expensive stuff for the patchwork itself
Great idea Dustin. I’ll have to keep that in mind on future projects. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.
rather than paper one might try styrofoam peanuts or pieces in whatever size/configuration to fill/brace voids both big and small (as long as there are no weight-bearing issues). you can coat them w/ a bit of glue and pack it into the void - and cover w/ the $$ item then. the foam insulation product such as BYOT used here is also helpful... you have a nice safe day! ; )
Use caca
Wow, I needed that info. Rotting beams on front of my house need repairing and seems easy enough. Thx
Great instructions for a newbie like me. Thank you!
Nice video mate. Only issue I have with the product is the price....wow!!! I did learn a few things though so thanks for taking the time to make the video.
What a great video!! Thank you so much!! I ordered this product and will be starting repair work today!! Thanks again!
Best video I have found on this subject. Thanks
Backer board wood material and bondo can also be a great wood repair option and very cost effective.
Love the outcome and the idea of making this video, great help for me
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Well done, thank you so much. You have saved me thousands.
THANK YOU! On my way to Lowes. My husband will be impressed..BTW nice snowman.
This is gonna save me a lot of labor, thanks!
Whoa! This video is the type of info I needed in figuring out how to fix some mayor water damage on our mobile home siding down below our back entrance door. The chunks I removed are uneven, and I did not want to do a cut-out to fit a board. This product will do perfectly. Thanks!
You just solved my issue at home. As not every time you need to replace everything. You might want to replace it but there are times it is not that easy.
Exactly why I wanted to take on this project Jose. Thanks so much for watching and sharing. Hope you subscribed.
Absolutely the video I needed. Quick and thorough.
Bondo also works great and will make a permanent repair. Just make sure to smooth it when wet so there is minimal sanding.
Great info on repairing some wood rot damage on my 1927 home.
Used it years ago on some rot in the base of two exterior wood columns. Works great..super hard...will probably outlast the wood columns.. haha..
LOL! Right?! haha. Thanks so much for watching Janis and hope you enjoyed the video.
Great channel. Came here and found solutions for three projects I have. Thanks!
This is why I like watching the Honest Carpenter. He covers how people get ripped off by immoral carpenters. After watching his videos I have been able to repair work on my all wood house. If I used epoxy it would cost me a fortune. I might as well just take all the wood off and replace.
Yeah, this video makes no sense to me. Why go through all this work with insanely expensive epoxy, when you can get a planed board for under 10 bucks, or a milled roughcut for say 3.80 or something. I paid under 4 dollars per 12 foot board to replace my eaves. And if you're lazy, just cut the rot out, replace that spot.
Dude this video was solid! Holy crap you make it look so easy and shoot you make my job a whole lot easier! I was thinkin of prying some boards down and all kinds of stuff but this seems to be a good fix!
Hey There! Glad you’re making more videos man. I can’t imagine how time consuming the projects are PLUS doing your own editing (assuming this part) but we really enjoy your videos. I hope 2020 is the year of a BYOT explosion of videos. May I recommend you conduct a poll to find out what your subs might want to see as a project or maybe a Q and A? I never knew you can do this to a wood hole. I’ve always assumed rip the damn this out and replace :). Take it easy
Hi Steve. Thanks for your input. I greatly appreciate it and YES I do all my own editing......for now haha. I'm planing on doing a live stream every week in the near future to help my audience answer any questions they may have and yes a poll on youtube would be a perfect way to engage my audience and see what they really want to see from BYOT. In the near future I will be taking on more creative projects that hopefully are more intriguing projects to watch. What would you like to see more of?
BYOT I personally would like to see re-sodding dead or Dormant grass. Definitely some outdoor transformation vids. Looking forward to the poll.
Hi Steve car bondo actually is a better repair yes the bondo that you use on cars to repair dented metal before painting just thought I'd add that in if you really are interested in repairing wood around your house just thought I would give another alternative
Replacing is the RIGHT way, but for people like me who are poor and have to make do, this is very much appreciated.
This is a BAD idea! REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT!
Thanks for this video, I don't have tools so this is just what I need.
Great product, I've used it for years
Good idea. Very quick to get to the fix. Entertaining as well.
I have been using Abatron resins, especially Woodepox and Liquidwood since 1988. It is very important that the directions are followed perfectly. If incorrectly used, ancillary damage is possible. ie: lack of protecting surrounding areas from liquidwood can be difficult to remove without methylene chloride. Also, skin and vapor protection are necessary. Your skin can absorb these chemicals. So if you are incapable or ignorant, you may prefer to use a "Dutchman scab".
Great to hear and thanks for all of your input Tom. It is much appreciated and yes you would always be thinking about protecting yourself and those around you.
Man this may win the award for the greatest video ever on TH-cam, glad I came across it - thanks!
Wow, I wish I had known about this 2 weeks ago! I will remember this product, thank you
Just what I was looking for! Thanks. Looks like a great product , no surprise that it has great ratings.
I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much. I will try to fix my house now, oddly enough I have the same issue like your video. I will use your product recommendation.
Thanks for posting this video. This has been added to my fixit list.
Thank you so much. Love your snowman too!👍❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I live in Florida and this spring pileated woodpeckers attacked my siding. Might try this rather than an expensive contractor solution.
Thank You SOOOO MUCH for this video! Perfect solution to my daughter's rotted siding issue! Bless You!
Fantastic!!! Thank you for creating and sharing. Peace and Perfect-Health.
I actually have this problem right now. Have to try your remedy! Thanks for posting!!
Oh these persistent woodpeckers!!! Nice job!
They are trouble makes that's for sure haha. Thanks for watching Grace and hope you enjoyed the video.
I just used "Bond-o" to repair damage to my siding more then 10 years ago and it still looks the same as when I applied it.
If you're missing your vacuum attachment, you can make a cone with paper & tape.
I probably wood have cut it out with a saws all and replaced it 🤷🏼♂️
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You should put an extra removable piece of wood over the pecker holes for the future ✌🏼
I've heard shinney pinwheels are great to keep the woodpeckers out.. good luck! Good video!
Haha I've heard that one to. So far so good without though. Thanks for watching Laura and glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you subscribed.
OUTSTANDING. Will do this.
You are wonderful teacher !!!
Great to hear Toni and thanks so much for watching. I take pride in what I produce and my true passion in life is to help others learn how to build and create. Hope you subscribed.
I get that not everyone has the tools and skills, but after watching this, I think it was more time, effort and expense than what I did: simply use a reciprocating saw, and vibrating multitool to cut out the bad corner wood (reciprocating), and cut a shiplap in the new exposed end (multitool), and two new short pieces to overlap with those and miter the ends after measuring the angle you need, then just attach with waterproof wood glue and screw them in and a bit of sanding to perfect the miter corner, some caulk, and ready to paint. You skip the expense of this goop, and you end up with real solid wood and woodgrain back in place...
I agree but it appears you may have missed the point that this was an ad for the wood epoxy kit he used..
@@JB-jg5omdo you somehow think that changes the fact it is more time and expense?
Agree with you entirely. The invention of the multitool has made it possible to cut out the rotted wood, and using a zip tool (original one or the newer rotozip cutters by Dewalt or Makita), rout out rabbets to mate a piece of wood to the opening. Does not need to be perfect as a filler like wood putty or Fix-it-All can bridge the new and old wood gap.
@@alohamark3025 Thanks. Yes, I was able to hand fit them each to close completely with just glue and then a bit of overlap at the corners was just sanded down. The multitool is such a handy thing with its ability to plunge cut a straight line cut...
@@brianmi40 Perhaps this was the wrong project to demonstrate this on, but it seems this is what he had. I’ve found this product particularly useful in the restoration of 100-year-old window sashes where you can’t just cut out a piece and replace it. I agree that for this particular project replacing a section of the board since it’s decorative rather than structural, makes far more sense. But this is just a demonstration of how the product WORKS, not saying that this is the best way to repair this particular issue.
Nice work! Especially when you don't have the carpentry tools to cut and replace the wood! Abatron.....I will try it!
I didn’t know there was wood epoxy. Thanks 😊
Many. Not all are the same. Epoxy is like saying "paint". Most are polyester. Use tried and true cycloaliphatic for injection and polyamide for consolidant (Abatron brand)
Great to hear Jason and thanks so much for watching.
I like it.
It just seems a more appropriate solution than the standby BONDO.
The epoxy healer has a lot to do with that.
Fantastic video. You made my day. Thank you.
appreciated on how to use the product, worked well for me and it does have that added benefit of playing with play-doh again:)