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Peter Andrews
 
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"dave" wrote in message
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I remember reading somewhere that the use of creosote for wooden fence
preservative is now illegal. Is this true? The neighbours here are using

the
stuff to "do" their fences again - and of course tell me (again) that this

stuff
makes the wood last for years. Which is why they seem to do it every five

minute
no doubt!

Also they mix in used engine oil - which I know is horrible stuff. When it

rains
I can see the rainsdrops turn yellow as they run down the wood.

Even if it is legal, I wish they would use one of the many preservatives

that
are easily obtainable. Of course, that has the makings of a war - with me
telling them what to do to their own fence (no matter how nicely I put

it).
Maybe I could have a quiet word with some "anti-pollution agency"/environ.
agency or something?


About 25 years ago I sprayed a fence with creosote using a compressor and
spray gun and then looked round to see a 'Stephen King Fog' enveloping a
neighbours washing and moving down the road - never sprayed it again!!