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Title: safe wood treatment
Post by: chuff on November 30, 2005, 21:46:14
hi, could anybody tell me what wood treatment is safe to use on raised beds for veg. I would like to use the creosote substitute, does this have any harmfull nasty chemicals that would leach into the soil or could somebody recommend something else. thanks chuff ;D
Title: Re: safe wood treatment
Post by: terrace max on November 30, 2005, 21:53:49
Scandinavian hardwood? Link-a-brick or whatever it's called (ask Wardy, she'll be here in a minute)...
Title: Re: safe wood treatment
Post by: wardy on December 01, 2005, 09:18:44
The substitute stuff should be safe as it replaces real creosote which is now deemed to be toxic.  Link a bord TM  :)
Title: Re: safe wood treatment
Post by: Derekthefox on December 01, 2005, 09:29:21
I agree with Wardy, although leaching may be a problem on a commercial scale, the amount that you will encounter can be regarded as insignificant. Note my careful choice of words ...  :)

Derekthefox :D
Title: Re: safe wood treatment
Post by: timf on December 01, 2005, 14:05:24
chestnut compound is the one as it is a natural preservative for wood.