Tar oil

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    Does anyone know the alternative treatment to Tar oil for killing off moss and algae on wooden fences? I don't think you can buy it anymore.
     
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    Hi ricpop
    I allways use a strong solution of brine put on with a scrubbing brush.Hope this of some help to you,it usually works for me.
     
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    Cheers everyone, just the job!!
     
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    'Langlow' do a sustitute tar oil Creosote. But it still has that original smell [​IMG] :D
     
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