Creosote alternative

[northernchappy]

I have a large fence which creosote every 2 years.
i'm getting older and need something that lasts longer.

could I spray the fence with something like aquaseal or would the old creoste hinder its penetration?

 

[foxhole]

Creosote is banned, there are plenty of fence treatments which last years.

 

[kbdiy]

But creocote (creosote substitute) is available from places like Wickes http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/107375

 

[pinenot]

Yea, but it aint Creosote, period...pinenot

 

[northernchappy]

ok ok creoCote lol.
I've used it for years and does a much much better job than what i think is rubbish like cuprinol.

ILve seen workmen spraying some sort of wood treatment onto other outdoor wood fixings and got me thinking

 

[geraldthehamster]

Creosote is banned, there are plenty of fence treatments which last years.

You can still get proper creosote in larger containers for "professional" use. It's nasty stuff though.

Cheers
Richard

 

[hi1]

If you're not bothered about the colour mix the substitute with used engine oil, the finish is almost black but watch the water run off. Don't let it get on anything green whilst painting or it will kill it.

 

[Bosswhite]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^
As above, use some old Sump oil diluted, it will tone down in time, its just a fence

 

[JulianP]

But creocote (creosote substitute) is available from places like Wickes http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/107375[/QUOTE]

Also 'Creotreat.' It's all rubbish as it's oil based rather than coal tar based.

I buy proper creasote from a fencing supplier - Bartoline make it.

It's just no longer for sale in retail outlets.

 

[mattylad]

Brush it on - dont spray it.

When you spray you also spray the neighbours patio set, and anything else in their garden.
Damn sprayers go all over the place and are the cause of many neighbourly complaints.

If you really must spray then remove the panels and do them separately in the middle of your land.