[Greenbuilding] protecting outdoor wooden structure from future decay (or at least delaying it)

[Gennaro Brooks-Church - Eco Brooklyn]

Citrus Solvent is a great alternative to turpentine.

On Monday, February 17, 2014, John Salmen <terrain at shaw.ca> wrote:

> I'm still convinced the best treatment for exterior wood is no treatment -
> considering that untreated wood degrades from atmosphere at most about 1/4 "
> per century - and the natural grey is nice.
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> Next on the list is treatments that oxidize the surface uniformly and
> 'naturally'. Off the shelf products include Lifetime Wood Treatment. I've
> also torched wood and then brushed/polished the surface (old Japanese
> treatment).
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> For finishes I've found nothing better than raw tung oil (ordered
> wholesale) cut with pure turpentine. For off the shelf I've had good
> success on planed smooth wood with Pennofin Verde (a Brazilian oil
> derivative). I've been told that it does not work as well on rough wood
> surfaces.
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> Do not use linseed or any oil that may simply be a food (be careful of
> 'tung' oil recipes)
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> Make sure there is a good air path to all surfaces and good separation
> from soil (use gravel where possible as a base)
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> *From:* Greenbuilding [mailto:
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> *On Behalf Of *Reuben Deumling
> *Sent:* February-17-14 8:04 AM
> *To:* Greenbuilding
> *Subject:* [Greenbuilding] protecting outdoor wooden structure from
> future decay (or at least delaying it)
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> I'm in the process of building a large outdoor structure (porch, timber
> frame bridge, stairs, etc.) out of Douglas fir we milled ourselves. The
> decking is cedar which I'm not worried about, but the rest I'm realizing
> could probably benefit from some attempt at prolonging its useful life. I
> despise pressure treated wood, and am not interested in noxious chemicals.
> Are there any other methods?
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> Thanks very much.
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Gennaro Brooks-Church
Director, Eco Brooklyn Inc.
Cell: 1 347 244 3016 USA
www.EcoBrooklyn.com
22 2nd St; Brooklyn, NY 11231
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