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It stops bugs– While most Creocote products on sale aren’t marketed as a specialist timber preservative (that would require regulatory approval as anything that kills insects is a pesticide and requires official approval), they do contain oils and additives that naturally deter some wood-boring pests and based on my experience, they are nearly as effective as the original Creosote product. (There are better products on sale though, but they cost much more per litre.) A year or two ago we had new fencing erected around our property which I stained with a creosote substitute. This was done to save on costs with no particular thought given to down the line. Now I'm down the line and have kids and pets wanting to play in the garden and hang off the fencing and doing so can often leave the oily residue you associate with the product, especially in the warmer weather when they all want to run around outside. DANGER Contains: Fuels, diesel. EC No. 269-822-7. UN No. 3082. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. I'm looking to benefit from the accumulated years of experience on the forum for my own benefit if possible.
Original creosote is a complex mixture of coal tar derivatives. Like petrol, it is a mixture of hundreds of distinct chemicals rather than one specific chemical. It has commonly been used as a wood preservative protecting against wood-destroying insects and wood-rotting fungi. Traditionally Creosote is the longer lasting, more effective product compared to our Creocote product as it is an effective deterrent against timber eating insects and harmful fungi.
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Here at Witham we offer an alternative. Our approved creosote substitute ‘WOCO Creocote’ is a spirit oil-based, effective treatment for exterior wood. It has been developed as a safer (for the user) alternative to original creosote. It is still designed to be used to protect wood against rotting fungi and wood destroying insects on external timbers. Apply product via brush or spray in suitable conditions. (Make sure weather conditions are dry and still). I think it may depend a bit on whether or not your fence has been painted with a particular product before. If it's just the "normal" type of wood-preserver (rather than a type of paint) then creosote - or today's substitute - will work fine. If it's solid panels e.g. no visible gaps, you could probably spray the larger part of it, but creosote type stuff can and does kill greenery, so where the spray falls (other than on the wood) be prepared for any plants or grass it touches to die off. Having said that, I still wouldn't use anything else for a fence!
It brings out the features of the timber– Creocote brings out the original features of the timber, such as grain and knots, so if you like that natural look to your timber, Creocote is probably for you. Personally, I love the finished look but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, and it’s not the easiest product to use. The bitumen acts as a binder, has a water-repellent function and gives the dark pigmentation that is desirable in industrial wood treatment. You can apply it via brush or sprayer, but it could get messy if you use the sprayer and you have delicate items under or near the fence. I have opened this product this morning and unfortunately it is not 100% traditional creosote, I have used creosote for many years and know the difference, this smells like old engine oil. Different timber will look uneven– Modern water-based fence paints often smother the timber in one overwhelming, uniform (and often bland) colour. Creocote is different because timber posts may dye a different colour than the fence panels or gates. The finished look will depend on the original colour of the timber and its ability to absorb the oil. I worked on a project once where the gate post required one coat, but I had to put three onto the gate to get a close colour match.Produced through the distillation of tar from wood or coal, creosote is used to protect wood against termites, fungi, mites and other pests. Allowed only for industrial applications, creosote is commonly used to treat railway sleepers and other outdoor installations such as utility poles. NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will now shut at least 172 of their bank branches in 2023 and 2024. Autumn Statement: State pension confirmed to rise by 8.5% from April 2024 – while some benefits will go up by 6.7%
Both employees and self-employed workers will pay less in National Insurance from next year, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in today's Autumn Statement. The original Creosote is made from coal tar and is used on timber telegraph poles as a waterproofer and preservative – wood-boring insects won’t go near a pole treated with Creosote, and the waterproofing features keep rot away. It’s also used by farmers and professional gardeners on fences and timber products. Autumn Statement: Workers to pay less in national insurance – but rate cuts don't offset the freezing of personal tax thresholdsCoverage 1 litre to 6-8 sq metres per coat. Apply 2 coats for best results to bare or stained wood, not painted. It takes ages to dry– In very dry and warm conditions, I found it can dry enough for a recoat in 48 hours, but I’ve also seen it take several days, so if you plan on using several coats, it could take a while to get the desired finish. The fence will also stay greasy for quite a long time too. Thank you for your enquiry about Creosote. In 2003, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) deemed creosote toxic to the environment and harmful to health, as it is a carcinogen. As a result, the use of creosote by retail customers was banned, and it was withdrawn from sale by many organisations due to its potential impact on the environment. Under certain circumstances, for example in the railway and agricultural sectors, where there are no viable alternatives, creosote can be used by professionals for appropriate applications. These include agriculture, railways, fencing and equestrianism. As there is widespread expectation that creosote will eventually be banned, wood treatment producers have started to work on alternatives. One such solution is based on copper, oil and bitumen,” says Dr. Gaia Franzolin, Nynas Global Marketing Manager.
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