Wooden Coping

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    How best and cheapest (yes, I know... lol) way to clean up the moss & lichen from the wooden coping on the wall without damaging the wood further? And how to prevent it eg by applying varnish or preservative (what type, how many applications etc etc)? The wood's still very solid.

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      Well, going by the colour of those x's, I'd say jet wash and then protect with wood oil!:whistle:
       
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        Thanks, Fat Controller.
         
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          To answer your question, I would be inclined to pressure wash with a soft lance (don't use a turbo nozzle) and don't go too close. Follow up with a biocide such as this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roxil-200-Wood-Patio-Cleaner/dp/B07V1P9MLB and that should help inhibit recurrence.
           
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