Building a garden gate... what's the best wood preserver?

[MontyVeda]

As the title says... what's the best wood preserver for a garden gate?

I'll probably use treated timber but where there's a cut, the timber will need treating.

something as near to clear as i can get would be ideal, but with so many products on the market, all claiming to be the best... which ones have you tried?

what can you recommend and what should i avoid?

TIA

 

[midlife]

I bought some Ronseal stuff for the cut ends when I did some decking. Was completely clear. Seemed to work ok and was in the local b and q without having to go online.

 

[MontyVeda]

Was that recently or years ago?

 

[midlife]

Was a few years ago when decking was in fashion. lol

 

[fossyant]

I use a clear decking oil. Don't buy from B&Q as it's way more expensive than an on-line supplier

 

[lenfield]

I find that wood only rots where there's a water trap. Otherwise unprotected wood will survive for years.

 

[MontyVeda]

I find that wood only rots where there's a water trap. Otherwise unprotected wood will survive for years.

Good point. I'm planning on panelling the gate front and back and arching the top so there's nowhere that rainwater can settle.

 

[MontyVeda]

I use a clear decking oil. Don't buy from B&Q as it's way more expensive than an on-line supplier

Fortunately the local B&Q shut years ago.

 

[Dag Hammar]

I recommend Barrettine wood preserver. Available in clear but also in a range of colours, I have used the golden brown on my fence panels and I’m pleased with the results. When I last bought two or three 5 litre tins this place offered the best price, their delivery is swift and if you have any questions or queries their staff are knowledgeable and helpful and answer the phone quickly.

https://www.wood-finishes-direct.co...ier-wood-protective-treatment?colour=2&size=3

 

[MichaelW2]

Creasote is now banned. I applied a lot on our farm, dipping the bottom of fence posts. You can get modern non toxic analogues but none have the biocidal strength of the real thing.