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mjsnodgrass 08-05-2012 18:47:25 205.134.215.55 Report to Moderator	i've just built a wood shed out of some douglas fir i had sawn a while back. can i brush some diesel on it to protect the wood, or do i need to buy some fancy preservative from the store? we get about 60" of rain a year out here. thanks [Reply]   [No Email]
dave2 08-10-2012 04:30:10 139.139.35.69 Report to Moderator	Re: wood preservatives in reply to mjsnodgrass, 08-05-2012 18:47:25   Was told by the local sawmill not to do anything to larch at all and to leave douglas fir for 2 years before putting anything on it. Figure he knows what he's talking about... Stuff does get ugly with weather tho if not covered (treated)some way... [Reply]  [No Email]
big fred 08-08-2012 16:02:10 97.113.26.32 Report to Moderator	Re: wood preservatives in reply to mjsnodgrass, 08-05-2012 18:47:25   Hopefully some of that 60" of rain comes by right after your diesel soaked building catches fire. Might keep it from spreading to your neighbor's place. [Reply]  [No Email]
John T 08-06-2012 04:13:41 216.249.82.117 Report to Moderator	I wouldnt brush/spray diesel on a building in reply to mjsnodgrass, 08-05-2012 18:47:25   Ive been using Olympic Brand clear wood preservative (Like $60 for a 5 gallon pail) and really like it and spray it on with my pump up garden sprayer. Linseed Oil is used by a lot of folks who seem to like it. If its a building (NOT a wagon bed etc) I dont think Id use oil or diesel fuel. Ive had no less then 6 seemingly knowledgeable and experienced lumber yard workers and/or contractors tell me NOT to use Thompsons saying its all about advertising and marketing but its NOT as good as many of the other brands. I have used it but it just didnt seem to soak in and seal and leave the wood where water beads up on it like Olympic and other brands Ive tried. I like Olympic and I'm sure others have their preferences and opinions including other brands or linseed oil etc etc so best wishes in your decision, its gonna be your money and your choice John T [Reply]  [No Email]
Stephen Newell 08-06-2012 03:50:12 66.53.80.199 Report to Moderator	Re: wood preservatives in reply to mjsnodgrass, 08-05-2012 18:47:25   If you just want to protect the wood I would prime it and paint it. If you are wanting the natural color I would use a wood preservative called Penofin Red Label. Diesel would smell and make the shed highly flammable. [Reply]  [No Email]
Wile E 08-06-2012 02:18:57 173.162.59.145 Report to Moderator	Re: wood preservatives in reply to mjsnodgrass, 08-05-2012 18:47:25   Go to a lowes, or HD and get a bucket of primer or paint that is 1/2 off due to a color that was a little off from what customer wanted. I would think diesel would not due much for protecting wood, but better than nothing. [Reply]  [No Email]
david G 08-05-2012 18:48:13 205.215.206.18 Report to Moderator	Re: wood preservatives in reply to mjsnodgrass, 08-05-2012 18:47:25   Buy the correct preservative. [Reply]  [No Email]