Treatment for Green Oak

[Blue70]

I tried this in the Garden section but didn't get any replies, perhaps it should have been posted here?
Thanks

I have just built quite a large set of steps in the garden using green oak that I obtained from a sawmill.

The appearance is quite chunky and rustic (150*150 supporting posts and 40mm thick boards for landing and steps) and at the moment the oak is a lovely golden colour. I understand that because green oak still has a certain amount of moisture within it you don't have to treat it but it will eventually become a silver/grey colour.

I would like to retain the golden colour and need to know what I need to treat the oak with. I'm guessing an oil (danish, teak?) but don't know exactly.

Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you.

 

[Jasonb]

In an outdoor situation its unlikely to stay that golden colour whatever you treat it with.

Being moist oil won't penitrate that well but you could have a go with something like Rustins Furniture oil, this is like danish oil but has extra UV protection and a fungicide.

Personally I'd just let it go its natural silver grey

Jason

 

[merlin50]

oak looks good in its natural grey colour