Shed treatment that wont change the colour - Decking oil?

Mark A · 26 Oct 2013 at 16:12

Hi,

After the very heavy rain yesterday I have noticed that the Ronseal fence and shed preserver that I put about 3 coats on a year ago is no longer repelling the water and is allowing it to soak into the cladding. There is no water inside the shed, but i'd prefer to seal the timber somehow to stop any water ingress.

I do like this Ronseal stuff as its so easy to apply and it goes a long way with it being solvent based. Just Dont want the timber to get any darker and they dont appear to make a clear version.

Would decking oil do the job? Or is there another product I could use? I'm after something that will soak in to the timber, rather than a surface treatment like paint or varnish.

Thanks

Nightglow · 26 Oct 2013 at 17:40

Barrettine Premier Wood Preservative is available in clear, & a 5 ltr can, & larger sizes, have found it very good.

It's solvent base, so should soak in.

Mark A · 26 Oct 2013 at 20:19

Ahh, that could do the job. Does it do a good job of repelling water?

Another product I have just seen is Barrettine log cabin treatment, which seems to have great reviews. It only comes in a 5l tin and is pretty expensive at £32.50 though

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http://www.wood-finishes-direct.com/product/log-cabin-treatment?gclid=CNCF1M6btboCFfSWtAodAgIAhw

Nightglow · 26 Oct 2013 at 20:49

I'm pleased with it, usually apply two coats,as it penetrates well.
The shed was treated back in August, the finish had lasted well,considering it was 3 years ago the shed was last painted with Barrettine Premier Wood Preservative, it missed it's annual coat last year.

It also gets good reviews.

http://www.wood-finishes-direct.com/product/wood-preservative

Mark A · 27 Oct 2013 at 15:13

Thanks, I'll give it a try. Think its a similar product to the Ronseal product I was previously using, but it doesn't kill or protect against woodworm, but I don't think that will be a problem in a shed. Especially as it was pressure treated anyway.

Nightglow · 27 Oct 2013 at 15:46

Mark A said:
Thanks, I'll give it a try. Think its a similar product to the Ronseal product I was previously using, but it doesn't kill or protect against woodworm, but I don't think that will be a problem in a shed. Especially as it was pressure treated anyway.

The Ronseal Total Wood Preserver Clear, is slightly different, on Ronseal site, they quote 'water repellent qualities do not apply to the clear wood preserver'.

Found a link.

http://www.ronseal.co.uk/products/total-wood-preserver

Mark A · 27 Oct 2013 at 17:46

So is the Barrettine clear preservative the same, or does that have a waterproofer added?

I guess they intend the clear to be used under a top coating.

Nightglow · 27 Oct 2013 at 18:10

Mark A said:
So is the Barrettine clear preservative the same, or does that have a waterproofer added?

I guess they intend the clear to be used under a top coating.

Ronseal clear might be water base, can't find anything to tell me.

Here the link to Ronseal.

http://www.ronseal.co.uk/products/total-wood-preserver

The Barrettine clear preservative, brush had to be cleaned in white spirit, as it's solvent based.
When it rain the water just runs off in droplets.

Mark A · 27 Oct 2013 at 19:41

Ahh, that's what was confusing me. Barretine do a 'universal' clear that is in a very similar tin, but it doesn't contain a waterproofing wax, so you can overcoat it.

I think i'll get a tin of the clear stuff to put on for now to protect it over the winter and then I might get a tin of oil in the summer.

Thanks for the help

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