How do you guys look after your post n rail fencing ? Do you stain / waterproof it ?

[BBH]

My fencing and stables were put up 5 years ago and are in need of a facelift but i'm not sure what to paint them with. The stable yard is oak and tannalised and the fencing just normal post n rail when I bought it but now its gone grey / green so not the most attractive colouring.

I need to waterproof and smarten it up and am not sure what to use.
A local yard has black coloured post n rail and that looks smart.

Any ideas gratefully received.

 

[Gluttonforpunishment]

Creosote - best wood preserver ever.

Purchase is limited to professional use only so you'll need to find a farmer / fencing firm etc to get some for you.

Down side is that it is smelly and messy to apply.

 

[Slightly Foxed]

Creosote - best wood preserver ever.

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And extremely environmentally unfriendly, that's why its use is restricted. You can, however, buy it from agricultural merchants. Creosote substitute, such as Creocoat, does a pretty good job too and you can buy that from any DIY store.

 

[Maesfen]

Creosote for me. We do enough for the environment here so a little creosote won't rock the boat particularly when I brush it on and protect the groundline with a bag to collect any drips.

 

[Slightly Foxed]

Creosote for me. We do enough for the environment here so a little creosote won't rock the boat.

That made me chuckle!

 

[lazybee]

My post and rail is all chestnut. I prefer it now it's gone grey I think it blends in and looks natural. I don't put anything on it. If I had to though I would use Cuprinol available in any colour you like even clear. It is environmentally friendly too. It can even be used on beehives.

 

[BBH]

I've just spoken to Redmire who built the yard and they have recommended cuprinol, Sadalin ( sp ) or protech.

Anyone any experience of these.

LB - I have chestnut up the driveway but the fences are normal but have to say I prefer them with colour.

 

[Slightly Foxed]

I think Creosote gives a much more 'natural' finish than the products recommended by Redmire, they seem to be more like paint.

 

[BBH]

I think Creosote gives a much more 'natural' finish than the products recommended by Redmire, they seem to be more like paint.

Yes I need to be careful with that as I don't want the place looking like a painted theme park.

 

[Perrie]

I use Creosote substitute, it's a messy job but it does preserve the wood.

XxX

 

[YasandCrystal]

Hi, we use 'Bedec Barnpaint' - it's fabulous stuff a bit expensive but well worth the expense. Guaranteed to last for 10 years and it gives a beautiful glossy finish. We did all out softwood field shelters in it in black and they look so smart.