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PSL184
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How to deal with this piece of wood?

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I've borrowed this picture to show the area I am talking about... On our new Traveller this area is a bit soggy and needs attending to. What is the best way to deal with it? It is only an area of no more that 3-4". Can it be treated and filled etc or is it a piece that must be replaced. If I need to replace, how much of the car needs to come apart?
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Post by jonathon »

Depends on the rest of the joint really, you could sand back to good wood and use wood hardener and see what happens (will need a good soaking)
Safe sure answer is to replace if its not sound, and then it depends on the adjoining wood rear bar and top rail.

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Post by PSL184 »

Thanks Jonathon. I assume you use the hardener then filler on top? The rot does not appear too deep and the other wood around it is solid.... If I were to replace would the roof have to come off?
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Post by wibble_puppy »

What a jaw-droppingly brilliant photo :wink: 8)

Good luck with sorting out the area, PSL184 :)

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wibble_puppy wrote:What a jaw-droppingly brilliant photo :wink: 8)

Good luck with the treatment :)
Chosen because of its perfect representation of the concern, not to mention the amazing perspective and composition 8)
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Post by jonathon »

If the hardener doesn't turn the whole effected area hard then simply replace the wood. I wouldn't use filler on wood especially in this vital area. To work on this joint effectively , yes the roof is better removed to allow clear access and assessment of the extent of rot.

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