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How do I fix a new douglas fir fonguetongue and groove exterior floor that is oozing sap?

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New Douglas Fir Tongue How do I fix a new douglas fir fongue and Groove Exterior Flooring Sap Issuegroove exterior floor that is oozing sap?

I've just had installed a new Douglas Fir tongue and groove porch floor - the porch is covered but will still get some rain. The flooring has already gottenhas two coats of Woodlife Classic and I will be priming and painting it. 

Upon closer inspection I found seeping sap. I've read other posts on this topic here and elsewhere, but still have other questions. 

What I have done is dug out the sap as best as I can - there are 13 spots - they are differing sizes - from 2" - 5" long and about 1/4" - 3/8" deep. 3 out of the 13 have a diagonal vein of sap that runs deep and I'm afraid to go any deeper - the boards are 5/8" thick and I don't want to go all the way through.:

  • dug out the sap as best as I can - there are 13 spots - they are differing sizes - from 2" - 5" long and about 1/4" - 3/8" deep.
  • 3 out of the 13 have a diagonal vein of sap that runs deep
  • I'm afraid to go any deeper - the boards are 5/8" thick and I don't want to go all the way through.

What I have read is tothat I should prime with BIN and then fill with a wood epoxy, however I have found two different opinions on which should go first. 

So, my questions are: 1) which goes first, the epoxy or BIN? 2) Can I leave the deeper veins as they are and just clean them out as best as I can? 3) When I dug out the sappy parts, the wood is pretty rough - will the epoxy better adhere to a rough surface or should I sand the gouges smooth? 4) I know sanding will be required once all is said and done - should I retouch the Woodlife? Thank you for your help!

  1. Which goes first, the epoxy or BIN?
  2. Can I leave the deeper veins as they are and just clean them out as best as I can?
  3. When I dug out the sappy parts, the wood is pretty rough - will the epoxy better adhere to a rough surface or should I sand them smooth?
  4. I know sanding will be required once all is said and done - should I retouch the Woodlife?

New Douglas Fir Tongue and Groove Exterior Flooring Sap Issue

I've just had installed a new Douglas Fir tongue and groove porch floor - the porch is covered but will still get some rain. The flooring has already gotten two coats of Woodlife Classic and I will be priming and painting it. Upon closer inspection I found seeping sap. I've read other posts on this topic here and elsewhere, but have other questions. What I have done is dug out the sap as best as I can - there are 13 spots - they are differing sizes - from 2" - 5" long and about 1/4" - 3/8" deep. 3 out of the 13 have a diagonal vein of sap that runs deep and I'm afraid to go any deeper - the boards are 5/8" thick and I don't want to go all the way through. What I have read is to prime with BIN and then fill with a wood epoxy, however I have found two different opinions on which should go first. So, my questions are: 1) which goes first, the epoxy or BIN? 2) Can I leave the deeper veins as they are and just clean them out as best as I can? 3) When I dug out the sappy parts, the wood is pretty rough - will the epoxy better adhere to a rough surface or should I sand the gouges smooth? 4) I know sanding will be required once all is said and done - should I retouch the Woodlife? Thank you for your help!

How do I fix a new douglas fir fongue and groove exterior floor that is oozing sap?

I've just had installed a new Douglas Fir tongue and groove porch floor - the porch is covered but will still get some rain. The flooring already has two coats of Woodlife Classic and I will be priming and painting it. 

Upon closer inspection I found seeping sap. I've read other posts on this topic here and elsewhere, but still have questions. 

What I have done is:

  • dug out the sap as best as I can - there are 13 spots - they are differing sizes - from 2" - 5" long and about 1/4" - 3/8" deep.
  • 3 out of the 13 have a diagonal vein of sap that runs deep
  • I'm afraid to go any deeper - the boards are 5/8" thick and I don't want to go all the way through.

What I have read is that I should prime with BIN and then fill with a wood epoxy, however I have found two different opinions on which should go first. 

So, my questions are:

  1. Which goes first, the epoxy or BIN?
  2. Can I leave the deeper veins as they are and just clean them out as best as I can?
  3. When I dug out the sappy parts, the wood is pretty rough - will the epoxy better adhere to a rough surface or should I sand them smooth?
  4. I know sanding will be required once all is said and done - should I retouch the Woodlife?
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New Douglas Fir Tongue and Groove Exterior Flooring Sap Issue

I've just had installed a new Douglas Fir tongue and groove porch floor - the porch is covered but will still get some rain. The flooring has already gotten two coats of Woodlife Classic and I will be priming and painting it. Upon closer inspection I found seeping sap. I've read other posts on this topic here and elsewhere, but have other questions. What I have done is dug out the sap as best as I can - there are 13 spots - they are differing sizes - from 2" - 5" long and about 1/4" - 3/8" deep. 3 out of the 13 have a diagonal vein of sap that runs deep and I'm afraid to go any deeper - the boards are 5/8" thick and I don't want to go all the way through. What I have read is to prime with BIN and then fill with a wood epoxy, however I have found two different opinions on which should go first. So, my questions are: 1) which goes first, the epoxy or BIN? 2) Can I leave the deeper veins as they are and just clean them out as best as I can? 3) When I dug out the sappy parts, the wood is pretty rough - will the epoxy better adhere to a rough surface or should I sand the gouges smooth? 4) I know sanding will be required once all is said and done - should I retouch the Woodlife? Thank you for your help!