Timber Repairs Beyond the Window
Most rot repair enquiries start with a window or door. But once I'm on site, it's common to find related damage on weatherboards, cladding or other external timber that's been quietly deteriorating. I work across the full range of external timber — if it's structural or cosmetic and it's rotted, I can fix it.
I've worked on everything from single weatherboard replacements to full external cladding sections on Federation-era homes, to larger commercial-scale timber structures. The approach is the same regardless of scale: back to sound timber, replace with H3 treated pine, sealed and ready for paint.
What I Work On
- Weatherboards and external cladding — particularly at ground level and around penetrations
- Pergola and veranda posts — ground contact rot is common on older installations
- Window glazing bars — the thin timber strips holding glass panes in period windows
- External skirting and plinth boards
- Structural timber at roofline level — dormers, gables and attic windows
- Large-format timber structures — conservatories, bay windows, enclosed verandas
When It's Out of Scope
I'm a specialist in timber rot repair, not a general builder. If a job requires structural engineering sign-off, licensed electrical work, or roofing beyond basic access, I'll tell you upfront and point you toward the right trade. I'd rather be straight with you about scope than take on work I can't do properly.
Materials
All replacement timber is H3 treated pine unless the job specifically requires a different species for matching purposes. H3 treatment makes timber resistant to rot fungus and borers in above-ground exterior conditions — the standard specification for this type of work according to WoodSolutions. Where profiles need to be built up or voids filled, I use Parchem Builders Bog — a two-part filler that sets hard, machines cleanly and holds paint long-term.