trenyboy
24th April 2006, 12:36 AM
Hi,
I'm in the process of putting up a picket fence, just wondering about treating the cut outs that i make for the rails...is there a product I should use to re-treat the timber where i make my cuts? If so, what is it called and where can I get it from?
Cheers
trenyboy
zenwood
24th April 2006, 09:17 AM
If it's treated pine, then it's treated all the way through: don't need to do anything.
HJ0
4th May 2006, 03:09 PM
Been using this stuff for years, Mixed with water it makes 2.5 litres. Most think treated pine needs no endgrain protection, thats why I see piles of treated pine fencing at the tip.
With all the ends/checks rotted out:rolleyes:
http://www.thelogfactory.com.au/resealing_cut_pine.aspx
http://www.thelogfactory.com.au/sitemap.html
HJ0 cheers
mic-d
4th May 2006, 03:36 PM
Unless you particularly want to check out the posts for the rails, it is better for longevity to screw them directly to the face of the post with a 75mm batten screw. Minimises the areas where rot will start. If you must cut them, either prime with a couple of generous coats of primer ready for painting, or if you're not painting then use CN timber oil.
Cheers
Michael