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Borax is very good for rot prevention - rot death. Borax roach powder, mix into very hot water, then paint inject etc... into wood.

Clear coat to preserve driftwood? | The Planted Tank Forum

Do not clear coat wood. It will ruin the wood. The wood will definitely change when under water for long periods, but the good news is that those changes tend ...

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Try Boiled Linseed oil. It's good grade so it's safe. It's oil so it's water repellent. It will also add a nice light stain to the wood.

The Grip-Rite® Guide to Exterior Screw Coatings

Stainless steel screws are popular near water and coastal areas because they're naturally rust-resistant. By definition, stainless-steel screws must contain ...

Which Types of Screws Don't Rust? - Blog - BS Fixings

E.g. stainless steel screws are versatile for both environments, offering both strength and corrosion resistance. For outdoor projects, ...

The Ultimate Guide to Non-Toxic and Food Safe Wood Finishes

If you were my BFF, and you asked me what I would use if I was finishing a wooden bowl, I'd probably tell you Zinsser's Shellac Sealcoat. Despite my hesitations ...

Treating Wood for Vegetable Gardens - Almanac Garden Planner

... they don't chemically bond with the wood and can leach out. These are also harder to find in shops and take a long time to dry. Linseed oil: The classic wood ...

ground contact lumber - The Forestry Forum

Copper napthenate. It's a brush on, available in retail volumes, and won't leach out like borates will. Nisus corp is the manufacturer - I'm ...

Is copper green wood preservative safe to use on wood for a raised ...

I've found many mentions of Copper Naphthenate in discussion of the safety of treated lumber for raised bed gardening but I could find no ...

What kind of grease can be used on outdoor screws to avoid rust

It has so many uses around the house, from inhibiting rust to polishing shoes to removing eye makeup, that it belongs in your tool box next to ...

Wax Coating Screws to Prevent Wood Splitting

Wax and soap works, but you can also buy coated screws, I know McFeeleys has them, Rockler might also. Avoid big box stores hardware if you are ...

How To Oxidize (And Age) Wood In Minutes - Gadgets and Grain

But most of the time, you'll want to add some character to your project – perhaps make it look like it has more miles on it than it really does ...

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Post Protector Fence Post Protector is perfect for deck, pergola, fence and pole barn. Light weight, flexible and strong for added durability.

Does Pressure-Treated Wood Belong in Your Garden?

Why, I wondered, was it so unavailable if it had so much to recommend it? The first version to go on the market contained no water repellent and had to be ...

Polyurethane anyone? - Dendroboard

Water based polyurethane does not tend to leach when it is fully cured even when it is in contact with constant moisture. I have used it to seal ...

How to keep your deck joists from starting to rot and decay ... - Quora

If you don't use pressure treated lumber you can try some of the wood preservatives available at your local hardware store. One word of caution- ...

Wood Finishing Question - General Discussion Forum

If I were to stain it, which I would, I think it could be done like water paints with a very fine brush, sponge, and wipe rag. With a tiny model ...

Stained Decking and Wood Color Changes due to Sap and Resins

In all of these cases, the tannins are dissolved by water and allowed to flow and react to fasteners or salt air or any other particulates found ...

Woodscrew Lubrication - Fine Homebuilding

I would also be reluctant to use petroleum products like Vaseline, oil or bearing grease. These likely wouldn't harm the screw, might actually ...

Can You Paint Over Stain? "It's not THAT Complicated"

If you don't use the right stain-blocking primer, water stains come from wood tannins and they will bleed through every coat of latex paint.