How To REPAIR SPLITTING 4X4 4x6 6x6 Poles.... Works on All Splitting Lumber & Wood

This process to repair splitting lumber and Wolmanized or pressure-treated poles works great!

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[MrKnowItAllGuru]

hello To all our great Subscribers...please share this video with everyone you know that is dealing with this issue it is The most solid method to securing splitting wood. Quote of the Week: *We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future.*

[dustyroads]

Just a money saving tip. Once you put the glue into the crack use your wife’s credit card to push the glue in farther before clamping.

[dbp]

Wood expands and contracts, when you buy post or beams Make sure you try to buy what they call fohc lumber. Which means free of heart center, which means when you see the center of the tree or bullseye. It’s very unstable if you into a big box lumber store look at the 4x4 and larger beams, the ones cork screwing or crooked they will have that bullseye. And already checking or cracking, I’ve learned a little bit about lumber after 35 yrs years in the business.

[robertwillis]

I had this problem with a 15yo Pergola in my garden. It has 8 6X6 supports.. I drilled some 6mm holes across the splits. And countersunk each side to allow the bolts to be flush. Then I filled the splits with some exterior grade no-more nails glue. Then I put in the bolts and tightened them up. While using some ' G ' clamps like you did. I then mixed the drill sawdust with some glue and filled the bolt holes and any splits I hadn't filled. Then I sanded the posts and painted them twice.

[InsatiableMonkey]

An idea for anyone else doing this: Blow out the big cracks with an air compressor. If the post is old there will probably be all kinds of dirt, bugs, and who knows what else that'll weaken your glue joint.

[hankkline]

I always coat the buried portion of a 4x4 post with automotive undercoating to prevent rot. I had someone back into a 4x4 light post that had been in the ground for 25 years, and when I pulled the broken off remains out of the ground it looked like brand new.

[roberthoy]

I’ve done what you are doing, I did not use a flimsy C-clam. I used what we as ironworker’s call a bridge clamp and 2 steel plate to help spread the load to prevent damage to the column/post. I filled the split lumber with glue and then clamped it. Then I took a wet towel and wiped the excess glue off the column/post. Then I drilled and bolted it. I then used saw dust and glue to make my own filler and covered the recessed fastener. I walked away and came back the next day and with a little bit of sanding, the repair was practically invisible. My client was very happy that I saved them the cost of removing that split column. It was a substantial amount. I’ve done this more than once. I have never had a complaint about the final result of that type of fix. Actual labor time is less than one hour. That bridge clamp closed that spit completely.

[LilyoftheValeyrising]

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[GeorgeMinton-jbky]

You can use a multi-tool with a carbide blade and cut off the excess. You might want to get more than one blade but it works. I used it on my fence where the installer used nails that were too long. 500 pickets thank you very much installers.

[justcurious]

I have four 4X4 posts that support my carport roof that needed painting. They had splits just like yours. I wasn't worried about structure, but they didn't look good. I filled the splits, like you did, then painted everything once it was all cured and dried. After 6 years, the posts look just like they did after I filled the splits ( I may repaint this summer ) and the roof is still straight, level and where it's supposed to be.
I'm not feeling the need to use any bolts to hold things together.

[rinzler]

Had similar - but brushed in some rot converter/preserver and let it dry before filling, and then painting. 7 years later still no problems.

[chasbader]

I love how you are so inclusive. My father always told the ladies "This stuff doesn't just happen!".... We men need more help from all types.

[chewyta]

On furniture breaks I take a screw and drill a hole the threads won't catch on the first piece and a small hole the threads will catch on the piece I'm trying to reattach it to and get some wood glue inside and then screw it together. Recess it a little if looks are important. Probably stronger than new in a lot of instances. Easy way to squeeze it together at every screw point without using a bunch of clamps. Good video, would have never thought to fill splits like that on my porch.

[robertkerby]

Wow, what an exceptionally awesome tip for repairing a "split or splitting 4" x 4" Post!
Well done, Sir!

[rongrant]

Always add a 1/2" sawcut to the back of any post you install, to reduce surface tension which is what causes the cracks. That will either eliminate or greatly reduce cracking. The sawcut can be filled flush with a similar coloured caulking if so desired. Looks a lot better than the random cracking over time, and better protects the integrity of the post.

[geomann]

Great repair! Those cracks aren't structural, mainly drying out cracks!! So filling them like you did is just fine. It will prevent water from getting in there and causing rot.

[debralegge-mcfg]

Thanks for making it look easy for us to do and to all of you subscribers who offer other gems of info, such as coating the ends in different things to stop rot.
I inherited the timber pergola when I bought my home, so have no idea as to what 'piece' of timber it is made with, but yes a few cracks are now showing, but I'm relieved to find that I repair and save money by not replacing these lengths.
Again, thankyou to all the information, new subscriber now.

[omarabdelbari]

Great video! One situation came up for me which was there is a 1" wood attached to a ~4.5inch wood for a fence gate. I see nails sticking out a little in the crack. So I imagine taking out the nails and screws would be a setup step as well in that case. Or if that can't be done, oscillating tool or metal shear

[erinjames]

Such an EXCELLENT fix for the wood!! I will remember this one for sure! Thank you!! Say hello to Consuela :)

[PO-vxpq]

from an old woman DIYer, THANK YOU ‼️‼️