Thread: New fence has gum veins

Mate it totally depends on what the species of timber is, some hold their gum veins others don't, you gotta keep in mind it probably was fence grade timber so can't ask for much different.

Originally Posted by Buddah

Hi
Have just had a new fence erected in the back of my block. The fence looks good but the timber has a lot of gum vein running thru it. Just about every paling has one or two. I had a fence erected on the side 12 months ago and it doesn't have any at all.

Is this going to make my fence more likely to rot or weaken.
Should I speak the the fencer or just go with it.
How can I seal/paint my fences to give them longer life.

Thanks in advance

Buddah

You can paint to extend the life, but I would let the palings dry out a little first. If it is a small fence this is very feasible, but needless to say, the larger the fence the more onerous the task. Either way you may need to seal the timber (after letting the timber dry for two or three months first) to prevent tanins bleeding through.

Others will have to offer advice here and your friendly paint specialist can probably advise on the best sealing product. You may find a spray gun the easiest way of painting.

Regards
Paul

Originally Posted by Bushmiller

Buddah

You can paint to extend the life, but I would let the palings dry out a little first. If it is a small fence this is very feasible, but needless to say, the larger the fence the more onerous the task. Either way you may need to seal the timber (after letting the timber dry for two or three months first) to prevent tanins bleeding through.

Others will have to offer advice here and your friendly paint specialist can probably advise on the best sealing product. You may find a spray gun the easiest way of painting.

Regards
Paul

Sump oil and a brush!!!!!
repeat as required

wood is probably messmate it has a lot of gum viens but would not worry about them

Mate ,how about popping a couple of pictures up so we can give you a better idea as to what the timber will do as it ages ,you must bare in mind some gum veins wont be a problem and others wont be much good at all .