Non-motoring > Wood Preservative. Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Dutchie Replies: 21
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 09:28 
 Wood Preservative. - Dutchie
I'm going out later this morning to by wood protecting for our fence.

Is it true what it says on the tin? Problaby popping into Home Base and B&Q.

Thanks for any advice.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 09:33 
 Wood Preservative. - Dog
If the fence panels have been pressure treated (Tanalised) just stick anything on for colour (or nowt at all)
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 09:36 
 Wood Preservative. - Dutchie
Thanks Dog they have been treated.I have a look keeps me busy.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 10:16 
 Wood Preservative. - Bigtee
I painted our shed this blue wood preserver last year and now a neighbour has just put up a shed and painted it same colour!!!

Wouldn't mind i did it cos it was free got it given. lol.

Old engine oil i used on the fence years ago mixed with then cresote it never really dries out and kept the wood supple not like these wood preservers as it's so dry.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 10:46 
 Wood Preservative. - four wheels good...
Second the creosote and old engine oil, much better than the other stuff and makes good use of the waste oil.

Creosote also smells great unlike the new stuff.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 10:55 
 Wood Preservative. - Dog
>>Creosote also smells great unlike the new stuff<<

S'right - I use it as aftershave, and it drives the Women wild!
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 10:59 
 Wood Preservative. - four wheels good...
Works as a fake tan too.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 10:59 
 Wood Preservative. - Fenlander
I prefer the creosote like fluids that soak in. The coloured types evertually flake/wear off leaving patches which are harder to re-treat.

I really like the look of old wood that's been creosoted over the years but achieved an almost grey weathered look.

Looking at houses currently and some folks have gone overboard with the colour stuff. One recently had blue fences, shed & gazebo with orange decking.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 13:47 
 Wood Preservative. - spamcan61
>> Second the creosote and old engine oil, much better than the other stuff and makes
>> good use of the waste oil.
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Trouble is I can never mix it so it dries fully, and a slightly tacky shed that leaves dirty oil marks on those who touch it doesn't do down well with the household kids and pets.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 11:12 
 Wood Preservative. - CGNorwich
The main trouble with creosote is its toxicity to plant life. If you intent to grow anything against the fence or near the fence don't use it. As a gardener I wouldn't use the stuff.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 11:49 
 Wood Preservative. - Dog
Joking apart - I have previously had very good results from using Cuprinol Ducksback,

It can't be sprayed on I believe AND it's relatively expensive but - I'd use it again if need be.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 11:52 
 Wood Preservative. - R.P.
have previously had very good results from using Cuprinol Ducksback,

Is that on the tanning/after shave front ?
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 11:57 
 Wood Preservative. - Dog
>>Is that on the tanning/after shave front ?<<

C'mon man - you know I don't shave, and have an Olive (oil?) complexion.

:o}
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 11:52 
 Wood Preservative. - Haywain
I was under the impression that creosote had been banned several years ago - has it been 'un-banned'?

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New Mon 4 Jul 11 12:15 
 Wood Preservative. - CGNorwich
No its still banned for retail sale although commercial customers, farmers and the like can still buy it.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 11:53 
 Wood Preservative. - Bigtee
We have a veg patch next to the oil cresote fence and were still kicking but understand what you mean.

Cresote does smell gorgeous. whats the new stuff called? is it crecoat or something like that.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 12:11 
 Wood Preservative. - Dutchie
Its Creotec Bigtee I never used to like the smell.But after all the chemo I've had over the last two years It smells ok.I got 4litres.Also some timbercare.The Creotec is oil based 11 pounds.

It be going on this afternoon forecast for tomorrow rain.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 12:22 
 Wood Preservative. - Dutchie
This stuff smells the same as Creosote CG Norwich must something else then.
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 12:29 
 Wood Preservative. - CGNorwich
Yes its closely related to creosote and smells the same but not as toxic to humans.


www.avsfencing.co.uk/retail/products-by-type/timber-stain/timber-stain/creosote-creosote-substitutes/creosote-traditional/
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 12:51 
 Wood Preservative. - Dutchie
Thanks appreciated for that having toast and a cup of tea now don't feel like doing out.;)
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 13:31 
 Wood Preservative. - madf
I mix creocote and old oil and it goes twice as far and lasts a lot longer.... The colour is the same and it smells of engines...
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New Mon 4 Jul 11 17:56 
 Wood Preservative. - L'escargot
I prefer Cuprinol Shed and Fence Protector. It penetrates, unlike water based products which eventually peel off. www.cuprinol.co.uk/products/shed_and_fence_protector_overview.jsp
The cheapest supplier is usually Wilkinsons.
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