PC Products PC-Rot Terminator Epoxy Wood Hardener, Two-Part 24oz in Two Bottles, Amber 240618

I bought this product to harden up some dry rotted and wet rotted wood. The wood in question was a rim joist directly on my foundation underneath my bathtub which was leaking when I bought my home. I ripped the tub and flooring out and I let the wood air out until it was dry and I drilled 1/8 inch holes the whole length and height about 2 inches apart and a half inch deep and filled the holes until they weeped, and extra where there were chunks gone, within 24 hours 90% was hardened. I topped it off with pc-petrifier which comes in a gallon bottle, I brushed several coats of that on and let that cure, the wood was very solid and sturdy enough to sister in a new joist and every screw bit in and I didn't have to jack up my house to replace the board. It's been 2 years since and no structural or shrinkage or other issues. I would highly recommend, I did use two boxes worth for a 2x8 that 8 feet long due to the severity of damage, very easy to use and saved me thousands of dollars.

Just as expected

I had built a 36” wide door and as I was sanding I found that a portion of the hinge side style had been honeycombed by woodworms. (The hardwood lumber was otherwise fine - it came that way from the mill). The bad section was right at the lower hinge and on a 3/0 door there is a lot of stress at that point. Searched the internet for solutions and found this product. The mix is very liquid and has a slow cure which allows it to flow into the voids. I built a small “dam” with tape and scraps of wood, protected by wax paper and kept adding the mix until it was no longer absorbed. After about two hours I removed the “dam” and cleaned off the surface with acetone. The material hardened over night and the problem was solved. I was able to mortice for the hinge without any problem and the hinge screws bit solidly in the material. The treated area took the finish (Sam Maloof poly-oil) without showing any difference to adjacent wood.

Used this to treat some deck beams and joist shims. Messy as expected but once you master it and the timing right, its easy to work with. Definitely seals the seams and levels out minor discrepancies. Not sure why this basic product should cost so much, just not here but in the big box stores too. I guess one is paying for the brand. Knocking out 1 star for the high price. Otherwise no complaints about delivery, product quality and performance.

Some of the bottom edges of my wooden shed were showing signs of water damage. So before painting, I thought I would try to stop, or al least slow, the process. My first step was to use a wire brush to remove loose paint and the most severely damaged wood. Then I mixed and applied the PC-Rot Terminator. It was a clear, thin liquid so I was questioning how effective it would be. I wasn't in a rush, so I let it dry a few days. I have to say, that I was surprised by the result. It was easy to see where the PC-Rot Terminator was applied because it dried to a smooth, almost glossy finish and really seemed to encapsulate where it was applied. It painted over easily and didn't seem to affect the color or adhesion of the paint I applied. Now I was to see how it looks over time. One suggestion for application: The damaged area was pretty rough and uneven, so for application I used a cheap chip brush that I cut down (about half way) so that the bristles would be stiff. This allowed me to aggressively work the PC-Rot Terminator into the rough, damaged areas to ensure maximum coverage.

I used this product along with the PC Woody wood epoxy. I had a deck step that was loose from the board that ran along the length of the stairs. I thought it was just a loose screw. When I went to tighten it, that is when I found that the wood was rotted. I found this product through an internet search. I began by removing the step. I had to gut out the dead and rotted wood from the step and the area of the board that it attached to. After I removed the loose wood, I began applying PC-Rot Terminator application with the resin. I applied it mostly with a brush and some areas, I could actually pour a little at a time. I allowed the applications to dry in between applying more, because I wanted to make sure there was no more wood rot occurring. Next, I used the wood epoxy, mixing as the directions stated. I actually had big gashes in the long board that held the step. I started with that area first by packing the epoxy a little at a time. I allowed about a day in between adding more. I was able to fill that big gash and then started on the step. The step was missing a corner where the wood rotted. I did the same steps with the step. I packed a little at a time of the wood filler. It worked very well. I was able to shape it to the original form and then I sanded it down a bit. After allowing it to dry for almost a week (I was a full time student and commuting to work at the time), I was able to drill and mount the step back into place. It is a little over a year later and the step is still strong. I have rolled wood up those steps with my wood cart and we carry things up and down the steps all the time. I've attached a rough picture of what it looks like today. There is a split on that same step that I will fill in with the wood filler before the rainy season.

I agree with previous reviewers who said the product was too runny. I mixed as the directions specified, and even after 30 minutes the product was very runny. I used it for horizontal surfaces and to seep into cracks, but it was far too runny for a vertical application. I waited another 30 minutes to see if the product would set-up more. It didn't seem any different. So despite the direction saying that the 'working time' was only 60 minutes. . I found that after 60 minutes of set up, the product was still very runny. I gave up for the day. I left the remaining amount in the bottle to see how it would progress .. I checked it 3 hours after initial mixing time, and it was still very liquid. I'm not exactly sure what it takes for this epoxy to set up. We'll see how the areas I did apply to will turn out .. but even if it works well, I'm disappointed that the runny consistency would not allow me to cover all the areas I would have liked.

I purchased this based on the reviews. It takes awhile to dry however the results are as advertised. The product isn't cheap but several of my doors were rotting. I think I've put off replacement for a few years. You will still need wood filler yet this strengthens the existing wood