adbirdy 14 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Just need a bit of help. Now I know you can no longer buy creosote unless you are a farmer or contractor and buy gallons of the stuff. But my question is, are you still able to use it on domestic fencing, if you are lucky enough to have some knocking around. I.e. it's not illegal or anything? Thanks Ade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacherkev 64 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Just need a bit of help. Now I know you can no longer buy creosote unless you are a farmer or contractor and buy gallons of the stuff. But my question is, are you still able to use it on domestic fencing, if you are lucky enough to have some knocking around. I.e. it's not illegal or anything? Thanks Ade i dont know who told you its illegal but i think somebodys pulling your plonker mate you can buy as much as you want from any DIY store and use it on anything you want ....hope that helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SUNDAYBAIN 19 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Just need a bit of help. Now I know you can no longer buy creosote unless you are a farmer or contractor and buy gallons of the stuff. But my question is, are you still able to use it on domestic fencing, if you are lucky enough to have some knocking around. I.e. it's not illegal or anything? Thanks Ade i dont know who told you its illegal but i think somebodys pulling your plonker mate you can buy as much as you want from any DIY store and use it on anything you want ....hope that helps Its called substitute creosote Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adbirdy 14 Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 You can't buy the PROPER creoste just anywhere, as said before substitute creosote just isn't the same stuff at all!! More's the pity Ade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacherkev 64 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 countrywide stores still sell the good gear they just ask your name and address Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 the original stuff cannot be got anymore, so most that is around will be old stock..... its because it has a cancer causing agent in it.... its not available here at all...... but i'm sure its not illegal well in eire anyway... it's just been fazed out....... creocoat, or croesote subsistute, are the copies Snap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adbirdy 14 Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 All, Just found the answer to my own question on the HSE website, looks like it was banned in 2003!! Quote from the HSE "This means that, as of 30 April 2003, retailers are no longer able to sell creosote to the general public, and as of 30 June 2003, the general public are no longer able to use wood preservatives that contain creosote/coal tar creosote. Where retailers still have stocks of amateur use creosote products after 30 April, they should contact their supplier in the first instance, or their local waste regulatory authority. If members of the public have creosote after the 30 June 2003 they should contact their local council for advice on disposal." Ade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claybusers al 9 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 everyday is a school day thanks didnt know that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 All, Just found the answer to my own question on the HSE website, looks like it was banned in 2003!! Quote from the HSE "This means that, as of 30 April 2003, retailers are no longer able to sell creosote to the general public, and as of 30 June 2003, the general public are no longer able to use wood preservatives that contain creosote/coal tar creosote. Where retailers still have stocks of amateur use creosote products after 30 April, they should contact their supplier in the first instance, or their local waste regulatory authority. If members of the public have creosote after the 30 June 2003 they should contact their local council for advice on disposal." Ade there is a replacement one out called creocote -- but to be honest its not that good .. saw some creosote on sale at auction recently to approved contractors -- some poles bought it and drove off with 15 gallon in the boot of there sierra .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JordKil 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I noticed that too. I work in a DIY store and it was all replaced by a subsitute called creocrete doesnt look as good and most customers say its shite. I use Creosote cant mind where I bought it though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AKA-BRINDLE 879 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 All, Just found the answer to my own question on the HSE website, looks like it was banned in 2003!! Quote from the HSE "This means that, as of 30 April 2003, retailers are no longer able to sell creosote to the general public, and as of 30 June 2003, the general public are no longer able to use wood preservatives that contain creosote/coal tar creosote. Where retailers still have stocks of amateur use creosote products after 30 April, they should contact their supplier in the first instance, or their local waste regulatory authority. If members of the public have creosote after the 30 June 2003 they should contact their local council for advice on disposal." Ade shame that as my old man swore by the stuff used to bath in it brush his teeth with it and do his quiff with the stuff lol...cant remember what its called but crown decorator centers do a subsitute that we did a village hall with a few years back cant remember the name but smelt like andlooked like and stained your hands like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billbroon 9 Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Well guys i run a creosote treament plant up here in scotland, we treat telegraph pole, railway sleepers and fencing for farmers. It got banned to public use because there's a chemical in it thats meant to be CANCERIOUS and because it can burn u, HEALTH AND SAFTY ISSUE'S. But we still work with it lol. We get alot of older men coming in complaining that the new stuff in shops is like water, never tryed it, i sneak a few gallon here and there lol. ATB BILLY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thomps125 49 Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 what a joke i think this worl is a piss take..did you not here the one abowt processd ham the other day thats cancerious aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billbroon 9 Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 what a joke i think this worl is a piss take..did you not here the one abowt processd ham the other day thats cancerious aswell never heard that one bud, but if we werent to do all the things these scientists and doctors say we would be a sad world. NO red meat, NO choclate,NO alcohol. NOW processed hams cancerious lol. A think there just keeping them selves in a job cause i do most things im not meant to apart from smoking as i stopped and my doc says im healthy. atb billy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leeview 791 Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I used to mix parafin50% and old engine oil50% not decorative to look at but effective as a wood preserver Y.I.S Leeview Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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