Guest larson Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 i mix 50% old engine oil and 50% creasote substitute Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxy 617 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Wtf?? Creosote is illegal/banned,withdrawn and will give you cancer with three heads. Come on!!!! Things maybe different in ireland but creosote is widely available in the uk and absolutely shit loads gets used. I bought some last month and will probably buy some more next month, if it stops pissing it down long enough to use the stuff. The reason joe public cant just buy it is that it is a professional only product. With creosote containing some unsavoury ingredients which do tend to have adverse effects upon the enviroment and also will happilly burn out your eyes, a descision was reached to withdraw it from the shelves of B & Q. I am in no way disputing that it doesent cause cancer but nowadays everything gives you bloody cancer ,from boiled ham to the amount of telly you watch. In response to your initial question the answer would be yes, you are allowed to use it upon domestic fencing, Provided you follow the instructions on the label. If you dont spill it, drink it, put your fish in it or burn out anybodys eyes, your fine. Hmmmn Creosote, the smell of how summers used to smell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichyWales 0 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 did you not here the one abowt processd ham the other day thats cancerious aswell Think I had an email about that.... deleted it because it was SPAM! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob.i 26 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 :clapper: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RicW 67 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 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 Bartoline website :- "There are currently no changes to the supply of traditional Coal Tar Creosote which remains available for trade users only in 20 and 205 litre packs" Creosote was banned for domestic use June 2003. House holders should not use stored creosote but arrange disposal with their local council. It says here. Me, I used to use it anyway when I had a fence! Just a bit of common sense and you're safe enough. Industrial gloves and full cover clothing. If you spray it, which gives much better coverage, wear an industrial face mask. Make sure no children get near until it's well dry. Remember it kills plants. Happy waterproofing. Ric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobndog 0 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Creosote From 1 July 2003, approval for DIY uses of creosote was withdrawn and restrictions were introduced on certain uses of creosote-treated timber. Most of the restricted uses are in any case not suitable for creosoted timber due to risk of staining clothing from contact with any creosote there may be on the surface. Consequently, the major uses of creosoted timber for poles, fencing and sleepers have not changed. The WPA has advised suppliers and users of creosoted timber to review their handling, use and disposal procedures and this has largely been completed. Sale and use of old creosoted timber, typically railway sleepers and poles, continues and this is an environmentally appropriate method of disposal. For DIY use, alternatives to creosote have long existed and the gap in the DIY market created by the loss of brush-applied creosote grades has been filled by existing and some new formulations. The WPA is concerned that the public is not well informed about the correct choice of product for various DIY uses and a number of products are now on sale that appear to be creosote replacements but in fact do not offer the same level of preservative performance. The WPA is seeking to improve point of selection material available to the public to help them make the best choice. The full story on; http://www.wood-protection.org/wood-preservation_2.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 just use waste engine oil does the job a treat and when it fades it goes a green colour so you can say its one of the new fangled colour fence paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,266 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I mix old engine oil and diesel 50/50. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Creosote is still available for non-domestic use, or use by professional users. I'm reliably informed by the manufacturer that I'm classified as a 'professional user' so therefore I've just bought 50 litres to do our fencing here. Lovely smell.................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MuttleMcTuttle 21 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I've not had a problem buying creosote, and I usually mix a little oil with it. But eughhhhhh... that smell :sick: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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