gorsy bank lofts Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 about a month ago i was looking for creosote, plenty of the substitute stuff about,tried that with engine oil, looked ok for a while .then came across the real stuff totally diffrent (black as tar and really stinks) done one loft with it today turned out really dark but made a cracking job,recon it will take couple of days to dry fully,then i bet you could jet wash it and it would not come off.totally un affected by water have to wash brushes and any on skin with petrol. i found it a melton melbury livestock market and a real bargain £16 for 5 gallon (well stocked up on the stuff now never know when you can get it again. will post pic when ive finished all lofts atb lyndon
showman Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 If memory serves right, B&Q keep 2 types of creosote.....water based & petroleum based
gorsy bank lofts Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Posted October 19, 2009 If memory serves right, B&Q keep 2 types of creosote.....water based & petroleum based this is the original coaltar creosote and is not normally for sale to general public, the stuff from b&q goes on like water,this stuff goes on like gloss paint.
WHITTY Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 hy m8 i wouldnt advertise where you got it as it is ilegal to sell it or use it goverment law :X
Guest strapper Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 creosote is now banned from most/all shops..i believe only companies can now use it, isnt it supposed to be carsoegenic<<<spelling
greenlands Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 Hi Paul ,the last I heard it was Banned full stop,could be wrong . If you can get hold of some industrial boiler oil (black and only runny when warm) mix 50/50 with red diesel that's about as good as you can get. Lindsay
micci Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 A telegraph pole company just outside Boston Lincs still use it, you can smell it for miles.
greenlands Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 A telegraph pole company just outside Boston Lincs still use it, you can smell it for miles. Do they actually creosote the existing post or is it the new posts they are installing and cutting to size. Lindsay.
micci Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 I think they soak new ones in it, there all stacked up as you go by the place, clears your throat out a treat. lol
chickadee Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 Creosote is banned because it is a carcinogen, creosote-treated wood products to contribute to cancer risk in workers and handlers. In the past wood creosote has been used as a disinfectant, a laxative, and a cough treatment, :-/
micci Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 You cant beat the real stuff, I have some old railway sleepers and use them for kindling wood not once have i seen a spider on any, or any other insect, but the apple logs have loads running about, bet you wont get red mite in your loft when its finished
micci Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 yor're right chickadee, my Mum, bless her, used to use San-Izal for scrubbing the kitchen floor, that was creasote based, Jeyes fluid is very similar.
gorsy bank lofts Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Posted October 20, 2009 hy m8 i wouldnt advertise where you got it as it is ilegal to sell it or use it goverment law :X its not banned full stop and is still used in certain industries just not for sale to general public for domestic use. sex under 16 is against law but plenty of 15yo mothers about and the goverment pays for them via us. ;D
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