Question : What is PC-Woody made of?
Answer : PC-Woody is an epoxy paste made from real wood and has many wood-like characteristics.
Question : What is the cure time for PC-Woody?
Answer : The tack-free cure time is 90 minutes, the cure for service is 24 hours, and the maximum cure is 7 days.
Question : Can PC-Woody be used outdoors?
Answer : Yes, PC-Woody is resistant to all weather elements and can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Question : If I am using this to fill wood gaps in wood that is not rotted should I still use wood hardener first? How likely is this epoxy to come loose?
Answer : The petrifier can be used to harden rotted wood. It is recommended to remove a lot of the rotted wood if possible. For large voids, using screws as rebar for the putty is a good idea. The putty will wrap around the screws and provide a strong bond.
Question : The bottom of my sash is rotted, so how do I keep the epoxy in the hole?
Answer : Tape over the bottom or plug the hole with putty or glazing compound to prevent the epoxy from leaking out.
Question : How thick can this be built up? I have a floor joist gouged 3"W and ~3" deep.
Answer : This product can likely fill a 3" x 3" gouge. Make sure to buy enough of it for the job.
Question : Is this product ok to use on my porch floor where it gets lots of traffic?
Answer : If the rotted-out section is properly prepared and the edges are treated, the epoxy paste will be equally as strong as wood and should withstand traffic.
Question : What is the shelf life of this product?
Answer : The shelf life is not specified on the cans. It is recommended to contact the company for accurate information.
Question : How do you apply this on a horizontal area of a railroad tie? How do you keep it from spreading down and out of the area?
Answer : Screw in wood screws leaving various lengths inside the hole, then apply small batches of the epoxy paste over each other until the hole is filled and matches the surrounding area. Paint the repair when it is dry.
Question : I used this to repair some sills, but the painter painted over it. Can I add more on top of the painted patch or do I have to sand and start over?
Answer : It is recommended to sand down the painted patch and start over to ensure a lasting and proper fix.
Question : Is it possible to buy this product in white as the wood items I need to repair will be painted white afterwards?
Answer : The product cures to a very light tan color. When painting, apply a very light first coat of paint and then a second coat after it dries.
Question : Can it fill in corner edges?
Answer : Yes, it can sculpt fairly well and hardens enough to create an edge. It is suitable for restoring rotted window sashes.
Question : Do squirrels like to chew this? I’ve used other wood fillers that the squirrels chew more than the real wood.
Answer : No, this epoxy paste dries rock solid and is tough to sand. Squirrels are unlikely to chew it.