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lamopar's avatar
lamopar
Explorer
May 13, 2017

Dry rot screw holes, how to fix it?

My outside light that is over my fuel station has leaked water and the screw holes are in bad enough shape they won't hold the screws. Looking for an idea on what to get into the screw holes to help with the lack of support. I can get to the back of some of them and will just use longer screws and add wood to the inside. There are some I can't to so I need to get something in the holes to help support. I will use adhesive silicon on the back of the plastic for additional support as well as caulking the edge and each screw hole.

Any ideas or recommendations?
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  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    May 13, 2017
    Gorilla glue works well. Put a little on the screw threads before inserting the screws. It expands as it cures and fills the hole.
  • SAR_Tracker's avatar
    SAR_Tracker
    Explorer
    May 13, 2017
    Dip toothpicks in exterior wood glue, and insert the toothpicks until the hole is filled. Allow to dry over night. Re-drill a pilot hole and put the screw in. Job done.
  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer
    May 13, 2017
    I've had luck with using Liquid Nails squirted into the hole then put screw in. Depends how bad it is.

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