A. Wide cracks in glulam beams are a big concern due to the heavy loads they carry.
B. The crack is surface sealed with epoxy paste. Tubing is drilled into the crack at several intervals.
C. A very thin epoxy resin is injected into the ports which travels across the crack and welds it shut with a bond that is much stronger than the original wood.
D. Once cured the surface is sanded and painted.
E. High column with numerous splits has been epoxy injected, sanded, spackled, and is ready for paint.