Ronseal RSLSFAB5L 5 Litre Shed and Fence Preserver - Autumn Brown

Product Information

Characteristics of water based wood preservers are that they tend to have a higher solids content and a low odour due to their low V.O.C content. Top 4 solvent-based wood preservatives for garden fences

If the shed is going to be treated with a water-based oil, paint or stain. It is important that the preservative does not contain any wax or silicon. Preservers that contain wax will repel water-based top coats and prevent them from adhering to the wood. Can shed preservatives be spray applied? Those of a certain age will remember when anything wood in the garden used to be treated with Creosote. The sale of Creosote is now regulated and can only be sold to farmers and for other industrial uses. Ensure that wooden surfaces to be treated with Barrettine Wood Preserver are clean, dry and free from surface dirt, debris and other surface contaminates. New Bare Wood Ronseal Total Wood Preserver – Clear: Ronseal Total Wood Preserver is a general purpose preserver that has been specially formulated to kill woodworm and prevent rot and decay. It is ideal for exterior wood including garden sheds and fences, and is suitable for overpainting. Perfect for use on rough or smooth timberFind out about a range of shed paints and colours here. What is a shed paint? The answer isn’t as straight forward as you might think Find further, general information and advice on other garden shed treatments here. Alternatively, you can find out more about specific shed treatments below. Solvent-based wood preservers such as Barrettine Premier and Ronseal Total tend to absorb more deeply into wood, and decorators say they have longer-lasting effects. However they’re more smelly than water-based stuff, and tend to be less safe for the environment. That said, the most eco-friendly preserver in our line-up, Osmo Wood Protector, is solvent-based but uses safe organic ingredients, which makes it perfect for kitchen worktops. Can I use wood preserver to liven up my old shed? Ronseal Shed & Fence Preserver can be applied with a Ronseal Fence Life Brush, or by dipping. Can also be spray applied with the Selecta 7 Shed and Fence Spray System but is not suitable to be used with Ronseal Fence Sprayer.

Although many (not all) wood preservatives contain a small amount of wax, they don’t always provide long term weather protection. To seal in the wood preserver and provide the best all-round wood protection, garden sheds treated with a shed preservative can usually be treated with an exterior wood oil, suitable for garden sheds, once the preserver has fully dried, usually after 72 hours. This will help to keep shed timbers supple and nourished whilst protecting against water ingress and weathering. Some external wood oils also contain UV filters that will help to preserve the shed colour for longer. Before treating any garden fence with a fence preserver, stain, oil or paint, it has to be clean and free of any mould, algae or lichens. Find out which fence cleaner is best to clean and remove these common issues Most wood preserver is a clear liquid that darkens the wood’s natural colour, but you can also get wood preserver that contains coloured dye, so it stains at the same time as protecting. Whether you go for clear or coloured is a matter of taste. Wood preservatives come in many guises but essentially, they all do the same job. Even those that are marketed specifically for sheds and fences are just the same as those that aren’t. Most brands produce both clear and coloured versions in either solvent-based or water-based formulas. Some types contain a small amount of wax whilst others do not. Solvent-based vs water-based shed preserversFreshly cut sawn ends should be thoroughly treated with either Barrettine Premier Wood Preserver, or alternatively Barrettine End Grain Preserver Cuprinol Wood Preserver – Clear 5Ltr: Ideal for garden sheds, Cuprinol Wood Preserver Clear is a general-purpose preserver that provides deep penetrating protection to sound wood against decay, mould and blue-staining fungi Wood preserver is basically an undercoat. You brush or spray it onto raw, freshly sawn or sanded wood surfaces to stabilise the wood’s moisture content and protect it from rot and decay. Ronseal Precision Pump Fence Sprayer: For spraying the Ronseal range of Fence Life and Fence Life Plus treatments