Jonathan wrote:
On 30 Oct, 19:55, "Keith Dunbar" wrote:
In the process of replacing some radiators in my 350 year old cottage some
beams will be exposed which are not normally seen. I understand they should
be treated with linseed oil, but am unsure as to whether that should be
boiled or just regular linseed oil - or whatever?

Keith

We are in the process of doing up an equivalent age building and my
builder is talking about wax. I was going to see if I could find any
in a liquid form to make it easier to apply to fairly rough oak beams.
Does 300 year old oak need any treatment at all? Does anyone know?

No it does not. I shoved a bit of linseed mixed with a stain on mine,
but that was more to try and achieve a match with newer timber nearby.

Oak, if left to its own devices will go silvery over time. A coating to
keep the air out seems to stop that.



Joanthan