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Manufacturer: PC Woody
Type of Product: Wood Hardener
Project Size: Medium
Availability: In-Stock
Shipping Time: 3-5 Business Days
Description:
PC-Rot Terminator® is structural wood hardener designed to strengthen decayed or rotted wood. The mixture is a low viscosity liquid that penetrates porous surfaces filling and sealing voids with an epoxy that cures to a hard but durable component. PC-Rot Terminator® is useful for replacement of missing wood fibers or wood resin. PC-Rot Terminator® fills the voids in the wood with an elastomer that has strength greater than wood. PC-Rot Terminator® acts as a binder that glues the wood fibers together. The wood fibers become much stronger in combination with the epoxy elastomer. PC-Rot Terminator® contains 100% active ingredients and does not contain solvents which may evaporate and cause shrinkage.
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Wood Hardening:
Worn and weathered wood can be rejuvenated with PC-Rot Terminator®. The surface can be
made harder and less crumbly. A desk surface or hardwood floors can be made harder and wear resistant if the wood is
ready to accept the epoxy consolidate. Seal the wood from the effect of wear and weather.
Adhesive:
PC-Rot Terminator® can be used as an adhesive on non porous surfaces. The mixture becomes thicker after 90 minutes
of working time allowing for higher build and increased glue lines.
Penetration:
PC-Rot Terminator® will readily follow the grain of rotted wood. Removal of paint and varnish will increase the
acceptance of the consolidant. For maximum penetration poke or drill holes into the wood or expose the grain of the wood by
cutting into the wood. For vertical surfaces drill holes on an angle to hold PC-Rot Terminator®. Reapply the PC-Rot
Terminator® prior to cure if needed.
Applicators:
The epoxy consolidant can be applied using and acid or paint brush or a paint roller until the area is fully
saturated. The applicator bottle can be used to inject into drilled holes or larger openings in the wood. Do not attempt
to spray outside of a paint spray booth.
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What causes wood rot?
The microscopic organisms that discolor and decay wood belong to a group of primitive plants known as fungi. Unable to produce their own food, fungi feed instead on natural substances (symbiosis) that make up organic materials like leather, cloth, paper, and of course wood.
These organisms release millions of dust-size spores that are distributed by air movement. These spores germinate, producing thread-like filaments called hyphae. The enzymes secreted by hyphae break down organic matter so fungi can feed on it.
Before this fungi can attack wood, certain requirements must be met: oxygen must be present, temperatures must be in the 40 to 100 degree Fahrenheit range, there must be a supply of sufficient moisture, and there has to be a food source . Infection can be prevented by eliminating any one of these requirements.
The most effective "method" of preventing fungal deterioration of wood is to keep it dry. The decay of the wood is caused by the chemicals dissolving nutrients in the wood, the nutrients are then absorbed by the fungal hyphae, enabling the growth to take place. If the moisture content is high enough the growth extends through the wood via a network of fine threads called mycelium. As with any fungus, the spores are ever present in the dormant stage, awaiting proper conditions to grow. At this time, some of the filaments penetrate below the surface, first softening and then destroying the wood.
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