Repairing Structural Timber

Problem Stage

Moderate - whilst rather easy the job can be awkward as a result of placement of the timbers

List of equipment needed

• Tenon Saw
• Timber
• Vice
• Wood Glue
• Measuring tape
• Hammer
• Nails
• Drill
• Screws
• ¼ inch Carriage Bolt
• Several items of 2 by 4 (a batten of wood 2 inches by 4 inches in height)

Estimated time to finish

Allow at least sixty minutes for each bit

Degree of Danger

Medium - Continually be cautious when utilizing a saw,- hammer and nails

Why are we doing it

Structural timbers inside buildings appear in most shapes and sizes, floor and also ceiling joists, roofing timbers or timber lintels just about any timber rot to these timbers is often unfavourable to the overall structural soundness of the building

How to get it done (In Simple actions)

1) Eliminate the particular affected wood

The decayed timber should be removed to create a spot or ‘splice’ repair.

A segment of wood must be inserted and also ‘spliced’ into the joist where the affected section has been removed.

Remove adequate wood to permit an effective fix

Employing a tenon saw cut out the damaged piece of timber.

2) Trim the brand new wood to measurements

Trim a new wood in order to splice in the old timber, replacing the actual rotten portion.

Always fit the new material to the shape of the old item. The new portion must be the same form as the decaying portion eradicated to be able to fit.

For the most secure joint and maintain your strength in the structure it is advisable to trim a wedge form out of the the aged wood and put it back with a wedge shape of new wood.

The actual wood species and moisture content of the brand new timber must be cautiously matched with the aged to avoid differential movement.

3) Secure the new wood in place

Secure the new portion in position with wood glue. Be sure to clean the wood first or the wood glue will likely not bond

When the glue is actually dry utilize nails to secure the new wood

4) Improve the joint

Where the timber is actually concealed, For added strength nail a piece of 2 by 4 to either side of your timber and secure with a ¼ inch bolt through the 3 items of the timber.

5) Timber on display

Should the timber is on display, ie. a beam, for clear-finished joinery, the colour and the grain path of the restoration must also be matched and the new element fitted to the old having a hairline joint

The complete removal and replacing of a failed timber member should be a final resort.