JupiterJon wrote:
There have been at least 3 possibly 4 different re-wires of my house,
none of the old wiring has ever been removed and the joists are full
of holes. Can I use a wood filler from something like a mastic gun to
fill the holes and restore some strength? The closest I have found
so far is
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...43252&ts=55159
which looks a bit pricey given the quantity of holes I need to fill.
There is also this stuff
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...55495&id=13790
much cheaper would it be OK??

TIA
Jon

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