James2 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hi,Anyone know if the wood preserver `Creosote` is available anywhere in France? Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The sale of creosote to consumers within the EU was banned in 2003 due to its carcenogenic properties.This [url=http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/consumers/fact-sheets/page38101.html]UK Government factsheet[/url] gives some background to the regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The sale of creosote, preparation using creosote and wood treated with these products to individuals has been prohibited in France since June 2003 (http://www.gtif.fr/pdf/Creosote.PDF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hi,Why is Creosote sold easily in the UK?B&Q have plenty on their shelves !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 They call it creosote but that was quite nasty stuff although it worked well. Now its had the nasty bit removed but the name remained, not as good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonrobbo Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 [quote user="James2"]Hi,Anyone know if the wood preserver `Creosote` is available anywhere in France? Ray[/quote] Why use creosote ...its not anywhere near as good as most modern wood preservers and needs re-applying a lot more regularly sheldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 [quote user="sheldonrobbo"][quote user="James2"] [/quote] Why use creosote ...its not anywhere near as good as most modern wood preservers and needs re-applying a lot more regularlysheldon[/quote]You are surely kidding?Not to mention bringing price into the equation.About two years ago farmers and smallholders in the UK were still able to get hold of "proper creosote", I'm not sure if that is still the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hi,So what is the alternative to Creosote in France?Looking for a product that is not expensive, easy to apply, no sophisticated colourings and can be used purely as a means of wood protection against the weather and rot?Can be used for example wood panel fencing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Xylophene is one, Diamantine, is another. All Brico's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil & Pat Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 All the products (Xylophene and similar) I could find in the Brico seemed to be aimed at "proper" woodwork, and priced accordingly. Not the sort of stuff I would want to buy to slap on the old shed or fence panel. Can anyone oblige with a trade name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I think 40 euros for 25ltrs is pretty good.If you want to save money do an oil change on the car and thin that down with white spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil & Pat Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Yes, agreed, but the stuff I found was around the 73 euros mark, and for 5 litres. Not the same product obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Agreed, for that money I would want some one to do the job as well [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Thanks Teapot,Returning to France in March and will look out these altenatives when next in the Brico.( Here`s hoping the pound to the euro doesn`t get any worse !! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike151 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 we bring creosote from england cos i don't think they have it in france. once when we ran out we used old engine oil mixed with thinners/turps .looks ok, especially after 1/2 a year of sun beating down on it. cost= virtually nothing + saves you going to the tip with your old oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sam Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 [quote user="mike151"]we bring creosote from england cos i don't think they have it in france.[/quote]Creosote is still available in the UK but, legally should only be supplied through the trade for trade use by fencing contractors and the like. The stuff you see in B&Q is 'Creosote Light', not half as good as the real McCoy but a lot cheaper than some proprietory makes. [quote user="mike151"]once when we ran out we used old engine oil mixed with thinners/turps .looks ok, especially after 1/2 a year of sun beating down on it. cost= virtually nothing + saves you going to the tip with your old oil.[/quote]And I hope you are aware that the old engine oil you use is probably just as carcinogenic as using creosote.[:@] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 There would be little point in using it otherwise!Unless you like the colour and smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Old engine oil into 'Creosote lite' and you're away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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