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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 April 2011, 18:21:41
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Since creosote was banned I've been painting my fence with various brands of stain, but none of it lasts very long and the creosote replacement stuff is expensive..... :-/
So here's the thing... I've a few cans of old engine oil kicking around that's nice and black in colour and surely would seal and protect my fence nicely? ::)
I'm abit confused about the environmental impact though.. :-/ On one hand it would be a nice bit of recycling! :y but on the other hand would I be releasing all sorts of nasties into the environment? :'( Would it even be illegal? :-? :o Would the Greenies riot in the streets?? :o :o
Thanks in advance for for any comments! :)
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water it down with a bit of paraffin - goes further :y
and if anyone asks :
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Might be a bit toxic for the purpose Tigg.
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but no more so than creosote?
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sod the environment.
lather it on old boy :y
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the only trouble with using oil is it'll never dry - so as long as you never touch the fence with anything or lean on it in a nice clean shirt you'll be fine :y
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but no more so than creosote?
Yes the creosote is far from friendly but it does dry in to the surface medium - I love the smell of it :-*.
The engine oil may well remain sticky to the touch and eventually end up on skin/fur/clothing.
As BJ says.^^^^^ :y
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Old engine oil works a treat did 15 panels about 3 years ago,it does dry and goes a nice brown :y
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Old engine oil works a treat did 15 panels about 3 years ago,it does dry and goes a nice brown :y
Did you thin it down with anything P?
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Watching this with interest... I've got a lot of timber to treat in the garden this year :-X ::) ;D
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i bought one of those spray ones from homebase (cupronol i think)
really easy. except you cover any surrounding plants in it ;D ;D ;D
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My shed has been doused in old engine oil. :y Beats taking it to the tip and getting accused of being a motor trader again. >:(
It soaks in nicely and doesn't leave any significant surface "wetness".
Remains to be seen whether it'll preserve the wood or rot it, but so far so good.
Kevin
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Good news... I seem to have a fair bit kicking around
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My shed has been doused in old engine oil. :y Beats taking it to the tip and getting accused of being a motor trader again. >:(
It soaks in nicely and doesn't leave any significant surface "wetness".
Remains to be seen whether it'll preserve the wood or rot it, but so far so good.
Kevin
Would you recommend 10/40 or 20/50, Kevin?
Based on your post I've just sold my shares in Cuprinol!! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
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My shed has been doused in old engine oil. :y Beats taking it to the tip and getting accused of being a motor trader again. >:(
It soaks in nicely and doesn't leave any significant surface "wetness".
Remains to be seen whether it'll preserve the wood or rot it, but so far so good.
Kevin
Would you recommend 10/40 or 20/50, Kevin?
Based on your post I've just sold my shares in Cuprinol!! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
20/50. some of the panel gaps can be quite large with age.
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I've got 10 gallons of the stuff and counting! I've got a 150 ft fence to renew and treat so this will come in handy, it's what I'm saving it for. There's probably alot worse stuff knocking round than this. Creosote is still available, only not to the man in the street. The smallest quantity I've seen is a 200 litre drum, im gonna mix this half and half with engine oil and slap it on! Gonna stand the posts in it for a few weeks aswell
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On a new build use treated timber.
I'm just finishing up a woodshed where I've used decking boards for the walls - produces a nice substantial look.
I've also built a fence using decking and maintain this (as I will be doing with the shed) with spray of decking oil at the start of the season.
I'll take some pics tomorrow before setting off to find a suitable roof. (Probably angled profile sheet)
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I've got 10 gallons of the stuff and counting! I've got a 150 ft fence to renew and treat so this will come in handy, it's what I'm saving it for. There's probably alot worse stuff knocking round than this. Creosote is still available, only not to the man in the street. The smallest quantity I've seen is a 200 litre drum, im gonna mix this half and half with engine oil and slap it on! Gonna stand the posts in it for a few weeks aswell
Cue mass suicide by Guardian readers outside your house. ;) ;D ;D ;D
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Thanks for all the comments :y
If it never drys and some scumbag gets covered while trying to climb my fence... well hey ho ;D and it might discourage the neighbours cats as well!! ;D
Think I'll do a test patch! ;)
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Thanks for all the comments :y
If it never drys and some scumbag gets covered while trying to climb my fence... well hey ho ;D and it might discourage the neighbours cats as well!! ;D
Think I'll do a test patch! ;)
;D ;D ;D :y
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Quick update!! I painted 2 back gates with old oil. ::)
It worked very well on soft wood as it soaked in quickly and stained it a nice brown colour, although it took a couple of days to dry, even in the nice weather.... 8-)
On hard wood it didn't soak in quite as well, although it still stained it nicely and took longer to dry. I've looked at them today in the rain and the water is beading nicely and running off! :y
They stank like a garage though for a while!!! So don't know what the neighbours made of it!! :o
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Sorry guys just come back to this one.. I didnt mix it just got two big barrels of old sump oil from a mate and painted it on :y
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Sorry guys just come back to this one.. I didnt mix it just got two big barrels of old sump oil from a mate and painted it on :y
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used it many times drys well much better than the rubbish you get from the diy shops,
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