Re featheredge fencing: In the garden I've noticed a couple of low down bits of wood (approx 30cm high x 7cm wide) which have nearly separated from the main pieces, in the shape of the grain. (Could be that the fence got kicked - I don't know). 1. What's the neatest method of repair? 2. How often should the fence be painted and 3.what's the longest-lasting and nicest coating to use? (I know they come in all shades these days, but I'll probably keep to real wood colours.)
tia
Hi
You can have cheap, quality, long lasting and no fake colours all in one. A 50/50 mix of engine oil and paraffin or diesel. New oil is clear, used stuff is dark.
Regards, NT
Replace any faulty boards using 3.5 x 30 gold screws.
It`s always useful to check your fencing at least once a year ( before winter wind and rain ? ) and repair any broken bits and refix any loose nails using screws.( A battery electric screwdriver/drill is VERY useful )
The cheapest and longest lasting fence preservative is old engine oil.
I use Cuprinol Wood Care - it seems very good, keeps it colour much longer than Creosote (or Creocote as they now sell) But it ain't cheap.
Personally all the water based ones I have seen fade very quickly.
Rick
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