Kev ether

Thank you everyone for your help, I have taken all advice and I will be having a good look to see how deep it goes then I can plan a...

Thank you I am going to have a proper look at the weekend.

Is it mostly on the sides that face the sun? It might have crystallised and allowed water to penatrate. Probably best to sand it all off...

I am afraid that indeed water has penetrated behind the varnish. Could be because the wood was still drying or exposure to the sun made...

I reckon it could be water getting in and getting trapped behind the varnish resulting in the first stages of rot. Cheers, Andy

Thank you but I varnished it in my shed with three good coats. It’s not the only project I’ve done that has turned out the same I did...

Thank you, if it is I hope its not too deep if it is I will have no choice once I’ve repaired it but to paint it which is a shame as it...

Thank you for your advice, is there anything I can do about it as it's all over the gazebo and looks a mess .

Hi all, I’m hoping someone can help me, I’m in the middle of building a gazebo which I started last year. The main structure is made of...

Hello all, I’m Kevin, I live on the Isle of Wight. Thank you for letting me join this forum. I have been interested in woodworking for...