[JIMMIEM]

Anything new on the market for filling/patching holes in exterior wood? I have used 1 part fillers and 2 part epoxy fillers in the past and am wondering if there are any new products worth recommending. The fixit spots require climbing a ladder so I'm looking for something that will last a relatively long time.

 

[JIMMIEM]

dap33...

Isn't DAP33 a glazing compound?

 

[JIMMIEM]

I was lurking, hoping for more discussion here. So here goes:

If you're considering epoxy-based, I'm assuming you have big holes (say, bigger than a 1/2" diameter) and/or rot. This site looks like it has a pretty good summary of what's available:

The 7 Best Products to Patch Wood
Wood Filler & Epoxy Test (Year 3) - The Craftsman Blog

I wish he would have put a finish on his long-term test. Anyway, I've used the Liquid Wood & Wood Epox system on rotted wood in 4x12" Doug Fir beams, about a year ago. The rot was a gouge about 2' long, and max 2" wide, max 2" deep. It's holding up very well, but the stuff is pricey. Lots of great videos out there on how to use it.

For smaller fixes (I have some "alligator" wood I need to patch), I may try MH Ready Patch or Minwax HP Wood Filler.

Good info. Thank You for posting.