has anyone found any where to buy creosote on the island or a simalar substance to treat wooden posts.
sparkie
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We bought something similar at the hardware shop on the way to the small Lidls (near the airport)it was a German make. Have thrown the can so I can't give you the name but remember that I thought it was more expensive than UK.
Regards Denise
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Forgot to mention its certainly working in all the downpours we are having.
Regards Denise
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been trying to find out if tanalised posts are available - no luck so far - just get advised to dip in tar........ be grateful if anyone knows where can get tanalised (pressure treated) posts.
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There's a really good wood yard on the Lefkimi Road. It's on the left hand said, just past the turning for Pelekas going from the airport. They sell all kinds of wood stain there.
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I have looked for Creosote on several occassions without any success. I have bought several "equivalents" but these are not effective in terms of killing off wood degrading fungi that are already there in the wood. Might be ok for protecting wood that is not yet infected, I do not really know for sure . And these so called equivalents do do have same strong odour or colour as creosote and are thinner So, probably bringing some out is the answer if you have wood that is already infected?
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The wood yard just south of Sidari sells tanalised wood as well as what looks like bright green sprayed on product.
Bob.
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As far as coal tar creosote itself is concerned because of its carcinogenic nature its use was severely restricted by the EU back in 2001 by way of Directive 2001/90/EC. This limits the sale of creosote to professional users only and severely restricts where the treated wood may be used. Apparently there used to be a Creosote Council in the UK , but following the EU Directive it was dissolved in 2002.
So I would imagine that it must be virtually impossible to find in the UK now too. I believe that there are still products that are called creosote, but I imagine they are not what they used to be.
Lynn G
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That is useful to know,thanks. The cans I have, were bought in 2000 in the UK so there are probably (and smell like) creosote.
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The road to Corfu from Sidari, about 2km, from the Roda T juntion. Big white and blue warehouse looking place, if your greek is not up to much, speak to Ikaterina, lovely girl.
Bob.
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many thanks for all the ideas .i have found some stuff at the wood yard in trinklyno which is a 2 part .the first part protects against insects etc and moisture and the 2nd part seals the wood and also comes in various colours as well .
sparkie
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Hi try this 50 % waste oil and 50% Diesel (to fin it down) its OK for fence post etc but not where you are in contact with it. My barn has been up 3 years now and nothing has eaten or marked it in fact after 1 year look's like stain
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