Posted by JimM on October 15, 2002 at 11:50:40:
In Reply to: where's article on dry rot? posted by john on October 12, 2002 at 19:39:07:
Two things: antifreeze and thinned epoxy.
Check http://home.att.net/~DaveCarnell for an article on using good ole ethylene glycol as a presevative. But it doesn't strengthen rotted wood, only stops the spread. Website is disorganized, but has some great info.
Smith & Company sells something called CPES (Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer). I think their phone is 800-234-0330, can't find the website I thought they had.
Also, check www.epoxyproducts.com/penetrating4u.html where they advocate thinning epoxy yourself at a much lower cost. I used up my supply of CPES, so I need to check this site myself.
Thinned epoxy saturates the wood very deeply, and coats every fiber with epoxy. Rot spore are very thoroughly repelled. But to get the strength back from badly rotted wood, you still have to scrape away the rot and replace with wood or thickened epoxy.
A character who calls himself the "Rot Doctor" (http://www.rotdoctor.com/) sells CPES at high prices, but has a wealth of info on dealing with rot. Worth the read. Hey, Doc, how 'bout some inputs to the forum (and discounts for forum contributors)?