Strengthening wood beams

[saujohn1234]

Hi I've got some 20 year old wood beams in my roof which support the existing ceiling. They are still in a good condition. I'm wanting to make a loft conversion and was thinking about further strengthening the beams by painting them with something but not sure whether to use a varnish or enamel paint

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Is that you pilsbury?

 

[saujohn1234]

2 ll's Pillsbury

 

[^woody^]

Some Titanium Dulux should do. Be sure to prime first though.

 

[Doggit]

And will that tin make it 20% stonger as well I wonder; and will we lose french paint tins when we leave the EU.

 

[^woody^]

Stock up quick.

 

[Doggit]

But I'm not doing a loft conversion, so no need fot Titanium paint. But I never knew how much Fench you could learn from a paint tin.