How to Fix Wood Rot 3 of 4

[@askthebuilder]

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[@creativityconsultant9377]

Mix 2 part epoxies inside of a zip lock bag. Just use your hands to squeeze and kneed the epoxy. You can feel the heat through the bag so you know it's working. When ready to apply, just snip off a corner of your bag and pipe out your epoxy like a pastry bag.

[@GoofysBandit]

Thats a great idea. Thank you 👍

[@zachchang6891]

Darn, you are so smart

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[@wendyhannan2454]

What a great idea 💡 thanks for sharing 😉

[@mujibyepi]

Wow, Tim, this was such a good 4 part series. So helpful for me to watch in preparation for doing a project with these two products. I wish all instructional videos were this well done. I especially appreciated how thorough and encouraging you were. Felt like you were right beside me on my project. You're an excellent teacher. So thank you very much!

[@askthebuilder]

TNX as we say in Morse. Some other viewers think I talk too much. It's impossible to satisfy all. I feel it's important to go into detail.

[@realestate5667]

Thank you for deciding to make this video and how you would go about filming the video Thank you for all the talking and explaining the work you did on your video ( not every body is able to do building work and people who look for this end rot, dry rot info are in an unfortunate position ) Thank's for taking the time to make this video

[@LOVE2Flute]

Jim, I appreciate your presentation. Very thorough and educational. You have a great presence for this and I sincerely appreciate your guidance. Thank you!

[@askthebuilder]

I think you mean Tim, but I understand what you're saying. Some feel I talk too much. Oh well, you can't make everyone happy!

[@LOVE2Flute]

+Ask the Builder my apology

[@askthebuilder]

No worries! People often call me Bob too. I can't repeate here what my wife sometimes calls me.

[@LOVE2Flute]

+Ask the Builder Well what I can say is you have a very pleasant demeanor which is easy to sit back and learn from; I could imagine you having a program on a home help channel on T.V.

[@askthebuilder]

I did tape a pilot for a TV show. Six months after showing the pilot to the GM of the Cincinnati PBS affiliate, I saw *my* exact show format on PBS - Ask This Old House. I didn't have the resources to fight them in court.

[@ironlungs33]

Tim, You're the best. Thank you for taking the time to give us all the tips, and especially the explanations. You go out of your way to share things beyond the instructions, and for many of us who care to do a bit of research before jumping in, we owe you a debt of gratitude. A couple words for the dingbats: All these people complaining about having to listen to your valuable insights are the same ones who will inevitably do it wrong their first two times and then blame the product. I see SO many contractors and tradesmen who think they already know everything, do ZERO planning, jump right into something and then wind up spending way more time fixing unnecessary problems they created. It's as if they don't realize sometimes doing a part of a job isn't physically moving your hands, but using your brain to think a few steps in advance. But these type of idiots are stuck in the mindset that they're not "working" if they aren't hammering a nail / cutting a board. They want to get into the act of DOING something, and unfortunately have lost the ability to sit down and think through a problem...much less realize when someone as valuable a resource as yourself makes a video series that they could learn from. Instead they get antsy and complain to the guy who has ALREADY DONE IT and may have a few things to share. But these guys are through with learning. They already KNOW everything. Heaven forbid they use a few minutes of their time to get even better at their craft. From where I sit, no matter how much you already know, their are always new things to learn and the best masters of their craft are the ones who recognize this. The impatient imbeciles on the other hand are the ones who screw up jobs, make their fellow craftsmen look bad, and then when their job fails in 2 years instead of 20, they leave the homeowner wondering what the hell did they pay all that money for such a shite job! If a series of 5-10 minute videos is too long for their patience level, they ought to be only confined to the simplest of tasks such as demolition work and cleaning out the cities sewers. So I will say THANK YOU for those of us who care and to let you know many of us don't have time to leave a comment but we do follow your videos and check out your site. And we APPRECIATE the effort you take on all the little things because often times the product instructions are inadequate, and even after going to mfg websites we're still left guessing on a few areas when using a new product for the first time. For those of us to try to gleem a bit of knowledge before jumping in, we cant thank you enough. I will thank you for the idiots who complain as well. Yes, they get things from watching other knowledgeable people, but for some reason won't admit it to themselves or others. They are the people who are insecure in their own shell. They're the guys and gals who, by choice, do stop learning new ways once they established a single way of doing things. Of course, they won't even read the instructions on the product. They'll figure they've done something similar in the past and in must be the same (and in some cases ignorantly skip quite important steps like in this case using the petrified adhesive altogether and jump straight to the putty). They certainly won't take the initiative to actually visit a mfg website (I've seen many of these old school leathery people on the job who act like they're against the internet) or give them a call to ask a question. And when they finally realize they screwed something up, then in secret, they go visit all the places they should have in the first place. But they still don't catch the information they missed because they want fast / easy answers and their impatience has them fast forwarding through important details. Then they complain to the guy who gave them the answer they needed, but that they still didn't hear because they listened to the first 10 seconds and skipped to the 8 minute mark. For Christ sakes guys, how bout showing some appreciation instead of complaining! Do something that adds to the body of knowledge (like make your own video and share it...you'll find when constrained to 1-2 minute video there'll be all kinds of people who cant understand you and are then lost because of the steps you assumed people knew and left out) But that would be a lot of effort to make up a succinct video that does include those details now wouldn't it? You'd almost need to have some preplanning and either know the tasks and steps by heart from years of experience, or create a list and know your talking points before the video is shot. So, then thats why when we click on your youtube account, 99% of the time we DONT see a wealth of invaluable videos and knowledge that you've contributed. So that begs the question, what the hell are you doing here criticizing someone else who has helped THOUSANDS more people than you ever will. Guys like you are the "yellers" who like to abuse their apprentices and get pissed at someone else when you make a mistake. Get the idea yet? If you don't have something positive to contribute -- how bout you STFU and go screw up your next job.

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[@DoAndBrewDIY]

Great series Tim! I recently bought a house - coincidentally it is called Carter Hall! It was built in 1832 and the previous owners really let it go...I have a lot of work to do - including repairing damaged exterior wood around most of the windows. So glad I found your videos and I’ll also be using the P.C. Products. You can check out this my home restoration project on my channel if you’d like. Thanks again for a great video series!!!

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[@chumleysteven5717]

You will need some type of power sander

[@RobBurley100]

Really helpful, thank you very much - got a window sill very much like that and now know what to do with it. Also, love your enthusiasm!

[@chumleysteven5717]

I used a similar product 50 years ago to repair the stern of an old wooden boat. It never caused a problem. I also used this type product 23 years ago to repair a rotten window sill. There are more brands than this one that does basically the same thing. You will probably need a power sander to get it smooth.

[@rg00847]

Very good step by step video.

[@mmaurece7762]

Your vids are AWESOME!!!!! Love the details and the tips!!!

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[@wendyhannan2454]

Me too, thank you so very much. I love your tips, very clever.

[@sanyuanliao4712]

I don't like peanut butter, but I love your show. GREAT DEMONSTRATION!

[@askthebuilder]

Are you kidding me? I didn't think there was a person on the Earth Ball that didn't like peanut butter!!!!???? If you want FREE unlimited tips like this each week, subscribe to my newsletter at www.AsktheBuilder.com

[@asanboo]

You can tell this guy is a real pro.

[@briancuprisin4571]

Tim, you could use separate paint stirring sticks to remove the different parts of the epoxy.

[@askthebuilder]

Yes. or steak knives...

[@Beemerboy324]

I use two cheap putty knives and paint the handle of one. I never mix on corrugated cardboard for the reason shown here. I use a smooth surface like an old piece of auto glass or Masonite or MDO.

[@lalaC959]

Subscribed! Love the video!

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks for subbing! It's an amazing product. I've used it for years. It's sticky like peanut butter so be prepared to battle with it. But boy is it worth the work. Get it as smooth as possible to minimize sanding. PRACTICE mixing a small amount first.

[@ivanstrickland7741]

Nice work. I am positive you owned a Daisy Red Rider BB gun when you was a lad.

[@askthebuilder]

I did and had many a battle with it in the woods behind my house. One day I shot Johnny Boncutter out of a tree hitting him in the thigh with a BB. What IDIOTS we were shooting at one another with no goggles.

[@BlackCat_2]

That's cool and I am used to mixing a 2 part epoxy clear resin as I use it a lot in my creative works. My resin is a lot more liquid than that is though. I can imagine the mixing of that is harder on the hands. That said you may have just solved a problem for me but I will wait for the next video to see how it is after it is applied. This spring (or when it warms up :P ) I plan to give my kitchen floor a coat of epoxy resin that I have colored so the end effect will have a marbled look. Problem is when I took up the damaged linoleum I found a plywood floor which would not work well with the liquid resin. I may be able to use that peanut butter like epoxy to give the floor a protective layer first and then resin over that. :) - Heidi

[@lekshaavanii1822]

Great help sir👍👍👍👍👍

[@Darkwolfe73]

Love the guy peaking out from the door at 4:38 and sneaking back like we never saw him lol. Yeah have to agree with others, this was more about common sense things related to the product and not actually fixing the wood.

[@jessiequinton9974]

lmaoo 2 years ago and still hilarious XD

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[@JoeDAngelo4u]

Looking at your video Tim you did a great and easy to under understand remember keep it simple.

[@lorenzovienna934]

Great detailed video my question is this shows it can be stained also is it water proof? Be using it behind the sink of a butcher block counter top got little rotted crack running though wanted to use it on. Will this be able to be stained a dark color?

[@askthebuilder]

Great teaching opportunity. NEVER EVER EVER trust what ANYONE says when answering a question like this. There's only ONE SOURCE for your answer. Do you know who it is????? The manufacturer. Period. After you contact them and get the OFFICIAL answer, please come back and share it here.

[@1734245]

OUTSTANDING !

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[@johnchiurato7733]

How does this product compare with JB Weld wood epoxy? It's the same 2 part mixture with the exception JB Weld allows you to mix a slight amount of water to make the paste creamier. Both are the same color so I'm thinking they are very similar but you know what they say about assumptions! :) Thanks

[@askthebuilder]

Beats me. I've never used JB Weld.

[@jockellis]

Tim, does anyone make a slidable mold in the shape of brickmold so that the curves and angles can be made easily? Also, at what angle from the horizontal do sills drop.

[@askthebuilder]

I don't know.... Research it. Sill angles can vary. Just measure a few and see what the average is. My guess is you'll find them to be about 17 degrees, maybe 15 degrees.

[@JT_70]

You can use auto body filler or a wood repair epoxy to make a mold from a good section of brick mold. Coat the brick mold with Vaseline or WD40 as a release agent. I usually make a small box to hold the filler/epoxy around the brick mold while it sets. Then put the filler/epoxy in the area being repaired and use the mold to create the profile. Be sure to use a release agent on the mold. I have also covered the mold tightly with plastic wrap instead of a release agent but first make sure that the filler/epoxy won't adhere to the plastic.

[@lilmsgs]

Lots of online advice says wood filler will never work on decks. They say it will come out fairly quickly and it won't stain to match. Have you had success with PC Woody working on decks?

[@askthebuilder]

Yes. It works GREAT on decks. But you'll see it under the semi-transparent stain!

[@lilmsgs]

@@askthebuilder WOW, thanks so much for replying. I'm going to use a solid stain. I hope it effectively covers the wood filler. Going to do some test boards first.

[@xs650abear6]

If you want something that cures faster ( but keep in mind it also has less working time ) use auto body filler ( Bondo ).

[@askthebuilder]

Do the manufacturers of Bondo SAY on the label it's okay to use it on WOOD?

[@cashionsikes9320]

George Heber you’re spot on about BONDO-....works great but it cures rapidly! Living In Texas doesn’t help but even in the winter when used down here it cures faster than this product :{

[@austin2842]

We've been getting rain almost every day this summer. How long does the wood have to dry out before I can apply the hardener?

[@askthebuilder]

When you read the label what did it say? When you reached out to the manufacturer with the question, what was their answer?

[@austin2842]

@@askthebuilder The label didn't say, but I will call the manufacturer and ask them. Thanks.

[@Catm0n]

Can you apply hardener to the epoxy to increase its strength?

[@askthebuilder]

Never ever trust a KZbinr with an answer to a question like this. ALL questions about products should be submitted to only one place: the manufacturer's website. I've seen thousands of wrong answers by KZbinrs.

[@ceparker28]

@4:38 the door window LOL

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[@ranmangolf]

I put this on my outside wooden window frame today and it was 50 degrees. It's now getting colder and expected to go below freezing. I realize the product is supposed to be used at around 40 degrees, but wasn't sure about how weather changes will effect it before it cures. Any suggestions or thoughts?

[@askthebuilder]

PRO TIP: NEVER EVER trust the answer from anyone on the Internet about product questions. I'm talking about people who don't have anything to do with honoring a warranty. Who do you think has the most authoritative answer? Engage those tiny gray cells, RScottsman! Yes, you're right! The company that MAKES the epoxy! Let us know what you discovered when you called them.

[@ranmangolf]

@@askthebuilder I have already called and asked technical support from PC Woody and their epoxy. The technician's answer was speculative because my paradox of changing weather becomes a subjective outlier. His answer, "perhaps in a few days it will be cured." In other words, he doesn't know. That is why I am looking for other answers from those who may have experience. Your KZbin title says, "Ask the Builder" and that it what I am doing. I am looking for someone who may have experience with the product beyond the scope of what a technician has been trained to say. So, going back to your comment about the "tiny gray cells" statement, sounds kind of passive aggressive to me. Don't you think? But maybe you didn't mean it that way. Nevertheless, if you don't know the answer, it's okay to say, "I don't know."

[@binhminh417]

Great tips! Thank you.

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[@hungvu8480]

Can i just weight them on a small scale?

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[@kenmcf]

What is the best way to make this less stick when applying. It won't come off the knife...I use acetone...is there another way or tip for that. It almost makes me use another less sticky product sometimes. I do like the pricepoint of this product however.

[@askthebuilder]

Think about what you're asking for. The reason you use *epoxy* is because it's so sticky. You *want / NEED* it to adhere. You can use dual putty knives with one held at a steep angle to get the epoxy off the one knife.

[@kenmcf]

Actually for my project right now I am using liquid epoxy(like honey), paste(for cracks) and PC woody(when I need it to hang/stick)....thanks though.

[@ntkt7653]

use duct tape as a cover layer on your hand, place small amount mixed putty in the shape like the fixing object, then stick it on to the object, now because duct tape cover outside, your hand is free of epoxy so you can mold it easily. leave duct tape there, just press tape lighty to conform with desired shape, wait until epoxy dry & holdup the shape, carefully remove duct tape by rolling out and away from dried epoxy. this apply to small fixing area.

[@kenmcf]

u mean sticky side to hands right...do normally wear disposable gloves...seems like trying to shape it like the fixing object...same issue...it sticks to the shaper. I always have a lot more sanding to do when i use pc woody. that said...it dries very hard which is good.

[@framcesmoore]

Ha great video can u use this to repair rotten wood on a porch thanks I brought a house built in 1890 thanks

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[@sleepinglioness5754]

Can this be used on a basement support horizontal beam?

[@askthebuilder]

Yes. But it offers NO STRUCTURAL strength to the wood beam.

[@sleepinglioness5754]

Thank you for getting back to me. I looked up the WoodWizzards System. How does WoodWizzards compare to the PC Woody?

[@askthebuilder]

Beats me. I've never used it. I can't imagine ANY wood epoxy adding any structural value to a wood beam. You better get a structural engineer involved.

[@VCRICCHIO]

you should sister support beams with wood of equal length.

[@patriciarmuller6283]

If you have a support mean that is rotten, you need a structural engineer. Look via Angie's list. I had one come out and it was not THAT expensive. Consider the alternative? Support = rotten, house goes boom.

[@Aviator168]

One thing I learned about working with epoxy is to have lots of popsicle sticks.

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[@sueka2519]

I have been to Home Depot, Menards and Lows and I can't find any wood epoxy. Where can I find them?

[@askthebuilder]

Easy. Go here: www.askthebuilder.com/wood-rot-repair-tips-and-products/

[@SuperWoodyboy]

USE auto body filler....available at hardware or auto parts stores...it's the same thing!

[@patriciarmuller6283]

Bondo. These are all in the area near caulk, wood stains, wood fillers. If you can't find in Home Depot, Lowes, Menards? Ask for help. Look at their websites.

[@escapefromny2012]

To make it easier to mix, you should mix it on a piece of Lexan it won't stick, like it does to the cardboard.

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[@oneandonlybatfoy]

The best thing for mixing epoxy on and easy to clean to re-use, steal the missus nice marble cheese cutting board or if your chicken, find a piece of marble off cut from a kitchen bench makers rubbish etc.

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[@Doriesep6622]

Where do you buy this stuff?

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[@Doriesep6622]

TU

[@unknowninfamous2346]

I don’t wanna be “that guy”, but wouldn’t it be cheaper to just replace the wood? I recently had this exact problem on a porch beam, I honestly didn’t know about these products. I cut, and chipped out a section of super rotted wood that was actually attacked by termites to top it off. It literally took ALL DAY but it came out good. I sealed the inside of the wood with a sealer primer and made my cuts super tight with treated wood, so the likely hood of it continuing is very slim. I wish I would’ve known about this epoxy as there are a few small spots that would benefit from something like this. Then it couldn’t hurt to have some of this stuff in the reserves for a rainy day. 🤔Lol😉👍

[@askthebuilder]

It depends if it's cheaper. In this case, the person would have to be a master carpenter to remove, create an exact copy, and re-install this windowsill. The damage done to the stucco finish would have been considerable. Each job is different and one needs to seriously assess their skill level and what tools they have.

[@SimonHayter]

Depends on the wood you're repairing. I have woods that cost an absolute fortune but if your talking standard outdoor timber, or pine, then just replacing the wood might be better. You calculate the time it will take to repair, as well as the cost of the wood into consideration. Sometimes it's quicker and cheaper just to replace, sometimes it's quicker to repair, or it can take longer, but cost far less because the wood you're repairing is expensive. Should also factor if the repair inside, most decent hardeners and wood repair agents have high vocs, and other chemicals that can irritate the mouth, nose, lungs, eyes, skin and they can also be bad for the environment. Also, many people find repair projects as a way to de-stress. A busy mind is unhealthy, and DIY projects are a good way of keeping the mind clear of thinking of things that are detrimental to your mental health. Another argument could be, I earn $100 an hour programming, why not pay someone else to do the DIY at a far cheaper rate so I can earn more than what it costs for the materials, and labour of someone else do it, and when have some money to spend elsewhere. Very subjective question, no right answer.

[@irikthered]

If I am using this product to fill in previously drilled screw holes am I able to use those holes and will the epoxy hold the screw?

[@askthebuilder]

It will if you make the bottom of the hole bigger than the top.

[@psnewsauditor-az5244]

place letter A on white, and B on the red

[@askthebuilder]

"...and mix it all around."

[@josephriley4356]

You're awesome thanks.

[@jonrobinson8064]

Gloves?

[@askthebuilder]

You can wear them if you want. You need dexterity when working with this product. Keep that in mind.

[@Gumelah]

Hello, if I want to stain the wood, can I do so after I use the petrifier and the epoxy? Or should I use the petrifier, and then attempt to add (mix-?) some of the stain with the epoxy. This is mainly for an uncovered railing deck, and the stain is a semi-transparent water based stain.

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[@escapefromny2012]

He states the reason the colors are different is so you know which one you're working with. But there is another reason - so when you're mixing the 2 products you can tell when they are completely blended, you will not see the two colors but instead will see one consistent color.

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[@curtisjones7026]

What if it rain 5hrs later??

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[@barkdbark1]

Excellent !

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[@monsteroyd]

Oh the dots match the color.

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[@sleepinglioness5754]

Actually, I tried to get wood petrifier and no place within a 200km radius carried it. Home Depot, Lowes didn't even know what it was!!! What else can you use?

[@askthebuilder]

I'm always flummoxed why viewers like you just don't get the stuff in the video delivered to your doorstep. I'm trying to do my best to show the absolute BEST products out there and believe me, the big box stores RARELY carry them. Why? Because the smart small manufacturers realize that the big boxes should be renamed: Brand KILLERS They exert so much pricing pressure on the vendors that the vendors start to cut back on the quality of the product. The kiss of death happens when a majority of the business it gets is from the big boxes. Then the big boxes go in for the kill. For the amount of your valuable *free* time, gasoline, wear and tear on your car you wasted going to the big box stores, you could have paid easily for the tiny bit of shipping it would cost to get it to you. Plus, you get the correct product. Here's the link: amzn.to/2pxJADp

[@sleepinglioness5754]

Thanks Scott. Canada is so, let me repeat that, so behind the US. I'll look into the Minwax. Thanks for your suggestion.

[@SuperWoodyboy]

Order off EBay..they have it

[@crisscornia4091]

Pro tip; find something better than cardboard to mix on. If you clean your mixing board afterwords you can reuse it.

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks, but the cardboard works perfectly fine and requires no cleaning.

[@chumleysteven5717]

You might want to consider using a product that hardens any remaining rotten wood before using the product demonstrated here.

[@askthebuilder]

I showed that in video #1 in this series. The liquid petrifier product.

[@NtoHealth]

Have you ever considered disinfecting your wood first? Like vinegar or clorox or alcohol? Just curious.

[@askthebuilder]

I've not, but if I WAS going to do it I'd only use www.StainSolver.com It's a certified organic oxygen bleach that will NOT damage wood. Chlorine bleach discolors wood and eats away at the lignin. Vinegar is not a disinfectant.

[@NtoHealth]

Thank you !! I never heard of stain solver !! So I appreciate the tip and plan to buy some!!

[@thomasmcginnis3783]

Why am I putting peanut butter on my house?

[@askthebuilder]

Well, peanut butter is one of those lost secrets. If you go back in time to around 1764, peanut butter was used to hold timbers together because of the great iron shortage. The British were rationing iron to try to keep the Colonists in check. A savvy peanut farmer accidentally dropped some peanut butter on a board and as he walked away another fell on the top of the gooey foodstuff. The next day he couldn't pry them apart and this is how the peanut butter floxum nail was invented.

[@yabetta]

I'm really concerned because I have a bunch of rafter tails to repair...sigh. it's gunna take awhile. 😬 and be pricey! Can't I buy this stuff in bulk?!

[@askthebuilder]

It can be purchased in gallon cans. There are competitive products that may work just as well and cost LESS. Here's the link to see all of them: amzn.to/3wlEnDj

[@yabetta]

@@askthebuilder thanks!

[@christined3953]

maybe mix on a piece of Plexiglas

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[@madonnariesenmy9912]

I can't believe I watched this whole video and the guy never even applied it to the wood which is what I wanted to watch.

[@askthebuilder]

Did you see the title? ....3 of 4

[@VCRICCHIO]

It is was easier and cost far less money just to replace the window sill. But the information on how to preserve wood like that in situations where replacing the wood is not easy is sound.

[@askthebuilder]

Vincent, you may want to edit and re-write your comment. It doesn't make sense. As a master carpenter I can tell you it's a nightmare to recreate and replace an old window sill.

[@VCRICCHIO]

I love using epoxy in restoration projects. I have used it in the restoration of a porch, but only when I can shelter the repair from the weather. Since window sills are exposed to the weather, using epoxy will not be a long lasting remedy if you fail to remove ALL the wood rot. If even a trace amount remains, and water is reintroduced, the wood rot, a microbial infection, will reoccur. (I am a microbiologist) Removing the sill and replacing it will require a Sonicrafter Oscillating tool and Reciprocating Saw, an investment of about $200. If you use pressure treated lumber, treat it with epoxy sealer before the reinstall, then prime and paint the repair, your new sill should outlive the house. This is my opinion. I have my 'fix and rebuild a dry rot porch' video on KZbin if you care to view it. I just restored a coffee table using epoxy resin, also on KZbin, so I am definitely pro-epoxy. By the way, I love your videos!

[@scor440]

I would have used a smaller putty knife maybe a tooth pick

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[@jimsutton3841]

What you do is very informing -- But you talk too much and very little demonstration in comparison, Would be much better if you just got with it and explained as you went through doing the project.

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks Jim. I discovered many years ago it's impossible to satisfy everyone. Other people who watch my videos *love* the fact that I discuss why not to do something or what happens if you do something wrong. I guess since you get to watch these videos for free, you'll just have to sit back and relax as I chatter. Thanks for coming to my channel!

[@ironlungs33]

Jim, you should have just said thanks buddy. Many of us know a lot of the stuff but some know zero. If Tim covers ten points and you know seven, but did learn three new things -- don't complain that you had to sit through things that were obvious to you. The video isnt just for you personally and that seems to be what you're missing. Constructive criticism is fine, but in the case of how Tim goes about his videos, I think he has found a great middle ground. The detail is invaluable for many people, and there are many times when a lot of us wish he include more background. We've worked with enough people over the years that when we meet a craftsman of his level who takes a huge pride in the level of work / knowledge, we know to show appreciation and keep the complaint for someone who deserves it. Think about how much you paid for these insights and then how much time Tim took out of his day to share this. Next time, maybe just say thanks for the three new things you learned!

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks for your most wonderful suggestion.

[@patriciarmuller6283]

Tim, I appreciate that you go into the details. I have relied on your expertise & teaching over many years in older houses. Mostly eastern PA & Indiana. Thank you!

[@pepperj]

I want to be friends with this guy

[@askthebuilder]

Good. Meet me for a soda here in central NH.

[@pepperj]

Ask the Builder yes!! Making friends

[@bettykuykendall2083]

I can see that you wouldn't be very good at icing a cake.

[@askthebuilder]

Betty, using this epoxy, you're right! It's so thick and sticky. I don't talk about this much, but I'm a master pastry chef having graduated from the French Académie des Délicieuses Pâtisseries suma cum laude back in 1981. Go to their website and you can see me in the graduating class photo. Baking is a hobby of mine. You can see lots of my creations at www.DazzlingDesserts.com. If you get a 404 error, check back in a few hours asd the site gets so much traffic the server breaks down under the stress.

[@glennveasey2111]

"That's one of the top ten mistakes that people make when working with these paste epoxies!" So what are the other nine then!? 😀

[@askthebuilder]

I go into great detail about them on one of my consult calls: shop.askthebuilder.com/15-minute-phone-or-video-conversation-with-tim/

[@SuperWoodyboy]

4:38...PEEK-A-BOO!...AUTO BODY FILLER DOES THE SAME THING

[@VCRICCHIO]

Auto body filler is fiberglass or epoxy? is it less expensive? is it as strong?

[@frogger893]

not the same, epoxy better

[@askthebuilder]

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[@chrismccartney8668]

U shouldnt mix on cardboard it dries mix out as absorbent use piece of glass sheet

[@askthebuilder]

Why do you say that it dries out the mix? I've never had that happen. If it was a bad idea to mix on cardboard, it would say so on the product label. If you were supposed to only mix on glass, it would also say that. That language, or recommendation, does not appear on the label. Please be very careful about spreading misinformation here on the Internet. I only published your comment to use it as a teaching moment for others.

[@chrismccartney8668]

@@askthebuilder I was advised when mixing epoxy filler for use on boat by someone else working on their boat in the marina, not to mix on cardboard but to mix on something non absorbent like glass or glazed tile this I have also noted in articles on boats or car repairs using epoxy fillers before. .to use plastic lid or tin lid both of which are non absorbent I presume because some cardboard can be very highly absorbent depending on its texture and dry out the mixture prematurely!

[@briancuprisin4571]

Tim, that is not the proper tool to use for opening a paint can.

[@askthebuilder]

I know. I was hoping no one would notice. Dang it!

[@edermendez946]

Peanutbutter this peanutbutter that and we never saw the final result even on next video

[@askthebuilder]

Correct - Pay attention to the video titles.

[@edermendez946]

Ask the Builder sorry never read the "i wont show the final result on this video nor the last" on the title

[@normanfrench3269]

That is wet rot not dry rot. You want to learn the difference between dry rot and wet rot If you have dry rot you have a serious problem

[@askthebuilder]

Norman. You're wrong - dead wrong. Engage those critical-thinking skills God gave you. What causes wood rot? You need all three things to make it happen. One is water. No water = NO rot. DRY rot is what people see when water STOPS being introduced to the wood. The fungus stops eating the wood. If water is constantly available, then all the wood is eventually consumed by the organism.

[@bobsinger7127]

this just seems way too complicated

[@askthebuilder]

Do you think buttering toast is complicated? That's mixing two things together.

[@robertf.601]

Woodepox by abatron is a better product and easier to work with

[@askthebuilder]

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[@ramramram07]

you talk too much 90% of the video shows your face and very little of the job in hand.first of all how do you dry the wood in a wet location ?

[@askthebuilder]

Perhaps you should watch videos #1 and 2 in the series before passing judgement. I'm always taken aback by comments like yours when you get to watch all these for free. I hope your boss has more tolerance that you do because if she/ he doesn't, you could be unemployed soon.....

[@patriciarmuller6283]

Even though you are rude & there is no reason to help someone who starts off with ignorant critiques .... how about using your big critical thinking brain of yours and figure it out for yourself? Want dry wood? Work during a dry time of year. Or put up a tarp over the wood and let it get dry.

[@srod679]

I'm sorry but this guy just talks too much!

[@askthebuilder]

Well Sonia, there's quite a few subscribers that disagree with you. They love how I mansplain things and go over details about *why* this or that shouldn't be done. Buy you're entitled to your opinion even though you paid nothing to watch the video.

[@luisbernardez4853]

And you don't listen enough.

[@AJet2217]

I pu a thumbs down due to the fact that you MADE me watch the entire ad. I did not watch it nor will I subscribe.

[@askthebuilder]

Chris, I didn't make you do anything. :-) You're in charge of your destiny. Maybe my handsome face and mustache cast a spell on you making you watch the video. Just so you know, PC Woody is an amazing product. Here's a shorter video that shows LOTS of action that may convince you to subscribe to my channel: www.askthebuilder.com/repair-wood-rot/