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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: EMD on 25 February 2015, 14:51:08
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Ive been recommended to use Sadolin classic wood protection , its going on a new shed but would you recommend the inside to be treated too :-\ Its quite expensive but known to be one of the best on the market . Ive used ronseal ect but it all fades and needs re doing every year :(
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Lol I saw the title and thought you were looking for an alarm system for the Frontera :o :D :D :D ;D ;)
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Lol I saw the title and thought you were looking for an alarm system for the Frontera :o :D :D :D ;D ;)
Oh.... that is a naughty thing to say, Mr Henry. :D ;)
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Why not use old engine oil?
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Why not use old engine oil?
Ive used all that on the fence :D I would like to ensure the workshop is treated good to last a few years at least :-\
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Since the EU stuck their nose in and banned creosote, there really isn't anything as good on the market. :( All the waterbased stains wash off within months and the creosote replacement creocote fades alot quicker. :-\
Although I think someone here mixes creocote with old oil with good results. :-\
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You need to seek out a proper spirit based wood preserver like Barrettine and not the water based crap that you usually find.
For the inside I would advise a few coats of cheap white emulsion, it makes the insides so much lighter and does not need to be water proof (as the outside is)
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You may as well paint the outside with emulsion as well if you're going to use a water based stain, as it will probably last longer! :D ::)
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Do you know any farmers EMD? They are the only people allowed to buy and use creosote
Keith B
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Lol I saw the title and thought you were looking for an alarm system for the Frontera :o :D :D :D ;D ;)
:-X :-X :-X ??? ;)
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I protected mine by getting a plastic shed.
http://www.lifetime.com/gallery/storage/outdoor-storage-buildings/8-foot-wide-sheds/6411
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I protected mine by getting a plastic shed.
http://www.lifetime.com/gallery/storage/outdoor-storage-buildings/8-foot-wide-sheds/6411
Dont you get condensation in those ??? I have a 8x8 tin shed and it condensates quite bad :(
Agreed though that good ole creosote of old was the only way to give wood protection .
Thanks for the tip on the Barrettine mark :y
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Lol I saw the title and thought you were looking for an alarm system for the Frontera :o :D :D :D ;D ;)
Must admit, I thought it was about a Mig............. :D :D ;)
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Sadolin is what most joiners recommend. You must reapply it every few years though. Do that, and hardwood structures will last for decades.
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I have used 40litres last year of the 'only for commercial use creosote' ,( available on the internet- or collection from Essex are) mixed in with used engine oil from the works diesel van - as I was looking for a very dark colour - fresh wood- one coat and still looks good. DO NOT use old gearbox oil- it stinks and takes 3 months to dry.
I have also managed to get 2 fence panels , ready for installation after the march/april gales ( last year had to wait 3 months for delivery)
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I protected mine by getting a plastic shed.
http://www.lifetime.com/gallery/storage/outdoor-storage-buildings/8-foot-wide-sheds/6411
Dont you get condensation in those ??? I have a 8x8 tin shed and it condensates quite bad :(
Nope. Or at least I haven't so far, it only went up in the summer, once the scaffolding came down.
Key to anything suffering dampness is ventilation. You can stop the metal one suffering condensation if you put some vents in... ...although metal will always be more prone as it has very poor insulation.
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Plastic sheds......made of Polyethylene......budget for a new one every 10-12 years. :y
mind you that one in your link looks more like a children's toy.
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$1049! Sod that.
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Plastic sheds......made of Polyethylene......budget for a new one every 10-12 years. :y
mind you that one in your link looks more like a children's toy.
(http://www.lifetime.com/image/getmainimage/6411/6411-3.jpg?imageid=3&type=web)
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Plastic sheds......made of Polyethylene......budget for a new one every 10-12 years. :y
mind you that one in your link looks more like a children's toy.
(http://www.lifetime.com/image/getmainimage/6411/6411-3.jpg?imageid=3&type=web)
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Wa hey! Kids tractor as well :y :y
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Plastic sheds......made of Polyethylene......budget for a new one every 10-12 years. :y
mind you that one in your link looks more like a children's toy.
(http://www.lifetime.com/image/getmainimage/6411/6411-3.jpg?imageid=3&type=web)
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Wa hey! Kids tractor as well :y :y
I hope it's insured.
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That little thing would disappear up TuBy's arse. ;D
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Plastic sheds......made of Polyethylene......budget for a new one every 10-12 years. :y
mind you that one in your link looks more like a children's toy.
That's what I was thinking. Its guaranteed for 10, so I look at that as worse case scenario :)
Due to its position, I couldn't maintain all the way round the old wooden one.
It's incredibly rigid, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality... ...and that was after I did the homework