wood treatment

[Madge]

The extremely agressive (allegedly) Africanised honeybee in the USA was due to an inadvertent crossing of African honeybees with local South American bees

Not inadvertent crossing - rather inadvertent escape of intentional crossing with (local) European bees in Argentina.

 

[Barbarian]

I use Wickes Shed and Fence PRESERVER. It is dearer than the Shed and Fence TREATMENTS but in the long run better value.

It has good coverage and doesn't need repainting as often.

 

[Easy Beesy]

Is there a rule about not posting more than once a day?

 

[bjosephd]

Is there a rule about not posting more than once a day?

Not as far as I know... but I posted twice within minutes and felt a bit OTT

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Is there a rule about not posting more than once a day?

That would make information feedback unrealistic. Where did you get the idea?

 

[Easy Beesy]

First in this thread said 'sorry for posting twice today'. I wondered if there was some unwritten (unknown etiquette) rule about not posting twice in a day.

 

[bjosephd]

I don't think so... it's just I started two threads at pretty much the same time, and felt like I was momentarily taking over the message board is all.

 

[wessexmario]

it's not the quantity that bothers people, it's the quality!

 

[REDWOOD]

Cuprinol garden shades is about the best I have ever used, it does not blister, peal, flake or chip easily. I have been using it for years and only need a re coat after about 5 years.
https://www.cuprinol.co.uk/products/garden_shades.jsp

 

[wessexmario]

Cuprinol garden shades is about the best I have ever used, it does not blister, peal, flake or chip easily. (the old link retained for the short term in case it's needed)
https://www.cuprinol.co.uk/products/garden_shades.jsp

+1
in comparison, I've found that the "does what it says on the tin" products just don't live up to the marketing.

 

[bjosephd]

I went for this in the end...

clear Osmo Teak-Oil

http://www.osmouk.com/sitechaptern.cfm?bookid=Products&chapter=82&page=269

 

[pargyle]

I went for this in the end...

clear Osmo Teak-Oil

http://www.osmouk.com/sitechaptern.cfm?bookid=Products&chapter=82&page=269

Hmmm ... You have PINE hives .... "Osmo Teak Oil maintains and improves the appearance of garden furniture made of Teak and other hardwoods – in covered exterior areas".

You might find that this does not preserve pine as well as you would hope.

 

[bjosephd]

I chatted to the massive geek in a fancy paint shop who called the makers and everything... we had a good chat about it and it seemed like a pretty good and suitable product in the grand scheme of things. The hives won't last forever, but this'll certainly do for now. I'll see what happens.

 

[pargyle]

I chatted to the massive geek in a fancy paint shop who called the makers and everything... we had a good chat about it and it seemed like a pretty good and suitable product in the grand scheme of things. The hives won't last forever, but this'll certainly do for now. I'll see what happens.

Keep us posted how it lasts then ... the more information we can gather on what works and what doesn't the better ...

 

[REDWOOD]

Allows the wood to naturally grey over time. To me that means it doesn't work.

 

[bjosephd]

It protects it to the degree that I wanted I think without actual paint or gloss or something too nasty or chemically, I also want the wood to age to a degree, so I've slowed down it's deterioration to an acceptable level and I'll give it a lick every year maybe... we'll see. But it isn't a uv protective treatment, so it is bound to discolour etc. Even cedar greys over time. I'm sure it's not perfect in every area (waterproofing/breathability, insect toxicity, boring insect protection, uv, natural colour, non solvent etc etc) but this was the best (I hope) that covered all bases to an acceptable sounding degree. But for a colourless protection, I think I've done OK.

I nearly went for Cuprinol Ultimate Garden Wood Preserver, but there wasn't a colourless one. Nearly went for the green... but didn't.

Aaaaanyway... decision made, boxes treated, I'll let you know if all is soggy and rotten by christmas though!

Now bring on the swarm!

More swarms brewing out there you think? Seems according to the forum there were a few up north this weekend.