Pretreated handrails, newels, spindles and coating

[Bugwug]

Hi Oracles

Over the last few weeks i have replaced my balcony in the garden from some home made arrangement that preceeded my ownership to a lovely turned wood one.

The wood is from my local woodyard, has been pretreated but, should i still coat this in another form or preservative or not?

I made the mistake of listening to someone many years back (before forums!) and didnt treat my new decking for the first 4 years or so and always wished i did after the first time and forum advice. It would likely have been in a better state then it is now and i dont wish to make the same mistake again, if there is one!

Thank you

Natalie

 

[Burnerman]

If your timber has been pressure treated then the solution used should have completely penetrated the timber - but its a good move to treat again, especially on any cut ends.
John