Walnut Durability

[NT]

Hi

I'm interested in using green walnut timber in the garden. How durable is it though? (ie how well does it survive rain, not how hard)

thanks, NT

[The Natural Philosopher]

dried its a gorgeous timber, but it has no external durability properties to make it stand out from any other wood.

Most timber will survive rain perry well for up to may 15-20 years. It will last less than a year in permanent contact with damp soil though.

Frankly, if the wood is any good, get it sawn up and stick it in the dry..its valuable.

If you want to build external timber work, use pressure treated wood at least.

[NT]

Thanks TNP. I'm not sure this stuff's good enough for much indoor use, but I'll use something else outside.

NT

[The Natural Philosopher]

even if you end up with narrows strips, its still a nice frame material when planed.

[NT]

I've got lots of wiggly bits, figured they might be fine for garden use

NT

[Tim Lamb]

Curiously, I have just felled our garden Walnut. Probably the wrong time as the sap was rising.

I know Mary wanted some. Anyone else?

regards