On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 19:37:45 GMT, dave wrote:

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?

I have started using something called "Creoseal" which seems to do an
adequate job.

It smells very slightly of creosote so suspect that it is very similar
chemical consitution and goes on in a similar way. It even comes in a
creosote style container.

http://www.creoseal.co.uk/

Are you *sure* the neigbour is using creosote and not creoseal? If
they are using creosote you'd need to check that they are not
"professional" users, ie a builder or fencing contractor.


sPoNiX