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Railing Repair (cont.)
Log Home DIY Repairs
DIY Photos & Descriptions
The following two photos show the same section of rail where the foam oozed from a hole on the side. Note that after the foam had dried, the excess was cut off with a knife and the foam/wood sanded flush. Although not offering any structural benefit, the foam and fresh stain will halt any new water intrusion or damage to the wood.
Same section of log rail (Before & After)
The next photo shows a close-up of how the foam packed the crevice on the top of the rail producing a watertight seal. The foam accepts stain so it can be blended with the look of the surrounding wood.
I can't emphasize enough that this was a cosmetic repair ONLY. When wood rots to this degree, it cannot be 'fixed', it must be replaced. Critical support components such as stair treads, railings, etc. need to be maintained so as to prevent additional damage to the structure or harm to people. However, the tips on these pages can be employed for repairing non-critical maintenance such as large gaps in logs.
* Be sure to read my related article about deck building and maintenance, "Planning to build the perfect deck?"
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