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Filling deck railing. - brookbend - 07-28-2020
Over time my deck rails, mitred together originally, shrunk and now there’s a gap. I layed in wood strips then filled with Minwax 2-part wood putty. But soon after the fill is cracking. The san diego sun is intense.
What works better?
RE: Filling deck railing. - joe1086 - 07-28-2020
Taller posts with top rails that butt into the posts. Top rail shrinkage along the width is the problem.
RE: Filling deck railing. - toolmiser - 07-28-2020
I used caulking but my rails are white stain.
RE: Filling deck railing. - brookbend - 08-02-2020
Taller posts is interesting. But too late - I’m a homeowner. I guess I dont want to switch out the posts, now. Thanx
RE: Filling deck railing. - jteneyck - 08-03-2020
Can you put a cap on top?
John
RE: Filling deck railing. - srv52761 - 08-03-2020
Wood moves. Use a flexible caulk and paint to match.
RE: Filling deck railing. - joe1086 - 08-03-2020
(08-02-2020, 11:39 PM)brookbend Wrote: Taller posts is interesting. But too late - I’m a homeowner. I guess I dont want to switch out the posts, now. Thanx
Just a suggestion.
Cut the mitered ends off square to the edges of the post. Extend the post with a short cut off and cap it.
RE: Filling deck railing. - brookbend - 08-03-2020
I bet automobile body filler would work. If I can get enough of it into small spaces and sand it nice. It certainly would be stable.
RE: Filling deck railing. - Snipe Hunter - 08-04-2020
IMHO, filler would look worse.
RE: Filling deck railing. - brookbend - 08-07-2020
But car filler is stable. Can apply carpenter’s stick to match color