Philip Sandler, who is based in Chicago, has an interest in wooden boat restoring and has worked hard to develop his talents. Rot is the biggest issue that restorers need to deal with and it can be a major issue when it spreads to the floor of the boat you are working on. Unfortunately, many who are new to restoration end up making a number of common mistakes.
Not Cleaning Before you can start working on the rot itself you need to take some time to clean the boat floor as this will show you the extent of the damage. Failure to do this could lead to you not getting rid of the molds that commonly cause rot, leading them to spread to the healthier wood on the boat. Not Removing All Of The Rot There should be absolutely no rot left before you start repairing the boat, as even a little bit can spread into the new wood that you install. Rotten wood is fairly easy to remove as it will literally crumble into your hands when under pressure, but you still need to take the time to get rid of rot around the edges of healthy wood. Using Nails Many new restorers often make this mistake without even realizing it. Using nails on your boat floor weakens its integrity and can also create spaces for water to seep in. Avoid nailing as much as possible, however, if you have to use nails make sure that you also use wood putty and epoxy to cover the hole. Philip Sandler is a wooden boat restorer who is based in Chicago. Disclaimer The materials available at this web site are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use of and access to this Web site or any of the e-mail links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between Philip Sandler, Philip Sandler Chicago, Attorney at Law currently located in Chicago and the user or browser. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney. Advertising Statement Portions of this website may contain Attorney Advertising under the rules of some states. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Comments are closed.
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