How Do You Repair A Porch Post?
There are many reasons why it may be necessary to repair a porch post. Perhaps it has an unsightly split in the wood. There may be a hole from where a knot fell out, or maybe someone dinged the porch post while moving heavy furniture. Rotted wood is a common reason to repair a porch post. Whatever the reason for the repair, the procedure is the same. Use a scraping tool like a screwdriver or chisel to remove all questionable wood from the patch area. Bondo needs good, solid wood to adhere to, so be sure to dig out all rotting wood. Prepare Bondo according to the package directions. Apply Bondo with the putty knife, making sure to thoroughly fill all spaces left after step one. Work quickly, as Bondo sets rapidly. Smooth out the surface of your work to mimic the topography of the wood you are repairing. Allow Bondo to cure according to packaging recommendations. Sand the patched area down until it is perfectly even with the surrounding wood. Paint the patched area with primer. Allow the
