What product to fill between (sarking) boards

aa44 · 19 Oct 2012

I am extending my roof and have a sitiation where the existing sarking boards (6 x 1 softwood boards) will butt up against the new boards. There is a small gap (say 2-3mm) bewteen the ends of the boards which is, unfortunately, exactly where some of the slate hooks need to land.

Can anybody recommend a product that I can use to fill the gaps between the ends of the boards that will set to be nice and solid so that it will grip a nail that is driven into it but not so solid that it will crack?

I need something that is halfway between mastic and a resin anchor!

Thanks
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aa44 · 19 Oct 2012

What are two part wood fillers like for being able to nail into?

JohnD · 19 Oct 2012

why not cut an inch or two off the old boards?

aa44 · 20 Oct 2012

JohnD said:
why not cut an inch or two off the old boards?

The existing slates run right up to the end of the boards and I'm hoping not to strip the roof.

scottishslater · 20 Oct 2012

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scottishslater · 20 Oct 2012

the course that lands on the join you can dummy hook but nail those slates

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What product to fill between (sarking) boards

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