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Contacts & Questions
There are other Epoxy based products on the market that are less expensive, why
should I pay the extra for yours?
Most do not contain water dissolving elements. Therefore they can't penetrate the
wood effectively. Also, some are diluted with low-cost ingredients and so are less
effective. They are not designed to restore deteriorated wood to something that has
the toughness and flexibility of wood. Restoring wood does not mean putting a rock
into a piece of wood.
Please explain the process of wet and dry rot and why impregination is so important?
Wood contains hollow tubes made of cellulose walls. Fungi and bacteria love cellulose
it is like sugar to them! As the fungi and bacteria eat the cellulose walls, the wood
loses it's substance. Surface coatings will not solve the problem because the problem is not limited to just the surface of the wood. Basically the wood has an infection. The CPES is absorbed into the rotted areas and stops the infection. In other words , wherever fungi and bacteria can move. CPES will follow. The spores, which are the eggs of the fungi, will have been carried further into areas of good wood by fungi. When they hatch, they will continue the deterioration process. That is why impregnations is so important. CPES will absorb through capillary action until all infected areas are totally impregnated, encapsulating the spores and halting the potential spread. Dry rot is generally fungus; wet rot is generally bacteria. After CPES has impregnated the wood, the residual solvents evaportate leaving a certain amount of porosity in the wood. This allows the wood to breath-somewhat like the original just not as much. The woods normal rate of expansion and contraction has now been stablilized
Frequently Asked Questions
How much of the old paint will I have to remove?
Perhaps 95%. Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer will not soak through old paint, but if
the remaining paint on the wood is in spots smaller than 1/4" to 1/8" the CPES will
soak around and under the old paint. It may, however cause the edges of the old
paint to curl up. You may have to sand the wood and apply CPES again.
How much rot do I have to remove before applying the sealer?
Whatever can be scrapped away with the bare fingers tips should be removed definitely. Light brushing with a wire brush easily removes badly deteriorated wood. Special attention should be given when removing rot from plywood.
Do I have to use the sealer first before I use the filler?
Yes. After applying the sealer, wait until the wood no longer smells strongly of
solvents before applying the filler. This will take at least a day and may take a week,
depending on the extent of deterioration and how deeply the CPES soaked in. Do not apply filler on top of freshly impregnated wood.
How soon can I paint the filler? Do I have to prime It?
The filler cures overnight and should be sanded before painting. CPES is an excellent
adhesion-promoting primer for paint when the topcoat needs a primer, although most
primers can be used.
How long is the shelf life?
Can I use it inside?
At least a year, if the containers are closed after use.
Yes, but you must provide adequate ventilation such as an exhaust fan in the window.
It is also a good idea to wear a mask with an organic vapor filter cartrige when working
with chemicals or solvents.
Does it meet the Air Quality Management District regulations?
Yes
Will this pass inspection?
The inspector usually stabs the wood with a screwdriver to see how easily it
penetrates. After proper restoration the repairs will feel the same as new wood.
