On 22 Sep, 20:59, Richard wrote:
Hi, tried to ring the SPAB helpline but am never getting through! I
have a porch on my Victorian property which is in dire need or an
overhaul. Paint is non existant in some places so I need to sort I our
asap before winter. Basically there is an ornate section at the end of
one of the supports in a corbel type style. It has started to crack
severly and bends slightly out of alignment. The crack goes right
through from one side to the other. I am could just fill and paint
over or I could even just replace the whole thing with a new section
of wood - I would prefer to retain the original wood if possible so
any ideas or recommendations (including suitable products) would be
gratefully received. It's not load bearing at the point it has split
by the way, but would like the best most sympathetic solution. Many
thanks! Rich.

Can you run some foaming PU adhesive into the crack(s). When cured,
trim and repaint.