Treating Timber Gate

Bluscreendream

Hi guys,

I've just purchased a timber ranch style gate, (see photo). I like the natural colour of the wood and would be looking to preserve the wood with a clear type preservative. Could you suggest the best way to achieve this? Someone suggested to me Ronseal Total clear Wood Preserver but I wanted to get some advice on here first.

Many thanks.

(Note to Moderators; apologies for the double post, I couldn't figure out how to move this post from the 'Woodcraft' forum to here.)

vermin99

In fairness any type of preservative does help , I swear by crasuit and oil mixed together as it is the best for fencing etc but I'd say fire ahead and horse it into the jointing pieces as this is normally where water etc gets in

oisinbutler

Nice gate.
Any brand of clear wood preserver will do the trick. Do a small sample on the gate to make sure you're happy with the result.

When you are putting the preservative on try using a sponge, its a lot easier than using a brush or rag. spraying will get it done quickly too.
Make sure to saturate the end grain and keep putting it on untill it stops getting absorbed.

Creosote does a great job but you might not like the colour