Wood preservative

Hi Sheal, both water based and oil base wood preservatives have an indefinite shelf, although teak oil can cloud over a period of time it's only due to oxidation and doesn't affect it's properties. I use creosote because my fences are substantial 4" x 2" horizontal 6' pieces laid on top of each to a height of 7' between concrete posts so I want long term effectiveness. Just don't put it in your tea!!

 

It will absolutey fine, just give it a good stir first

 

Hi Sheal, I've been buying creosote for years now. Some years ago the EU declared it unsafe etc and we bought cans of Creosote substitute [which looked and smelt the same}. Then two years ago "Creosote" appeared back on the market again and smelt and looked like the "Substitute". I haven't bought any this year as I've got plenty stored away for use so I don't know if they changed the name or liquid again. Whatever it is it has got over a third dearer in those 2 years!

 

Cresote got banned and they created 'creocote'... which i thank also got removed. They're on to about the 3rd incarnation now and it comes in light or dark. Good stuff but doesn't have the exact right smell to me.