Alton treatment
Hi, does anyone know what cerarwood is best treated with to protect and resist water?
I have a Alton 8' x 15' greenhouse that is 10 years old and is about to be rebuilt but would like to treat it first.
Thanks
Jez
Many years ago we had a cedarwood greenhouse. We treaded it with Cuprinol.
valmarg
Alton themselves just say "use a good spirit based timber preservative" after three months and then every other year.
Have to admit mine is now three and a half years old and I've only ever treated it with anti fungal (Armillatox).
It's now gone that rather nice grey colour but perhaps I should give it a treat this year :)
its about 10+ years old so pretty weather worn now, I travelled 560miles to collect its after getting it off ebay for £150. was a story in itself but its time to put it all back together after spending 8 months drying out. I have started the Teak Oil process and then will apply a good preservative finish to seal that in - thats the plan anyway.
Jez
Just wish I had realised that they needed treating - ours is starting to crumble.
But that's after 30 years.
wow 30yrs! I think they are safe for 5-10yrs but then they need some help....incredible wood really.
Ours is 20 years old. We treat the outside with linseed oil every couple of years, but I don't think the inside has ever been treated (other than the annual wash & brush up).