Definition of Wood Consolidation

Even rotten wood can be strengthened with wood consolidation products.

Wood consolidation is achieved by treating a porous wood surface with a penetrating liquid that invades all parts of the wood, eventually acting as a strengthener. Wood consolidation can add much-needed strength to rotten sills, window sashes, deteriorating wood columns, defective structural members and decaying furniture.

Types

Wood consolidates are a group of commercial products, consisting of various ingredients that when combined act in unison to strengthen and harden the wood. Wood consolidates fall into two types, LiquidWood and WoodEpox. Each type is commercially available under its trademark name.

LiquidWood

In many ways LiquidWood is like an epoxy, for it comes in two parts, a resin and a hardener. LiquidWood penetrates and strengthens, but it does not fill recesses. After penetration it creates a water-resistant quality and structural integrity to the piece of wood to which it has been added.

WoodEpox

On the other hand, WoodEpox makes a good filler. This product is best used as a no-shrink adhesive paste to fill, repair and enhance old wood floors, furniture, sculpture and structural members. Once set in place WoodEpox is unaffected by moisture or insects. Together, these products have greatly aided woodworkers and those who repair wooden structures.

References

• Abatron: Wood Restoration