Patching with Wood

Sometimes called a dutchman, a scarf repair is used when only part of a wood element needs to be replaced. The damaged or rotted section of wood is removed to create a clean line for gluing. A patch of wood (with matched grain if the finish is to be clear) is glued in, and after drying the surface is planed or sanded flush with the original wood.

LEFT A historic Palladian-style window is in place after repairs that involved several products and techniques. ABOVE Deteriorated wood in muntins was carefully removed and replaced with new wood splices in the fan portion of the sash. An epoxy adhesive was used.