"Alan Walsh" wrote in message
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I have recently discovered that apparently you can't buy
creosote anymore, so as my fence was in dire need of renovation
I tried to make my own creosote substitute from petrol, thinners, wood
stain and light mechanical oil.
Unfortunately the results have been somewhat disappointing to say the
least
which is a surprise as I was told on good authority that the above mixture
would have the same nett result as 'real' creosote.

The fence is now looking rather the worse for wear and the panels I have
'creosoted' are now badly discoloured and seem to be splitting more than
they were before!
On top of that the neighbour commented on the smell ands asked if it was
likely to persist.
Any suggestions on how I could save the fence or is it 'rip it up & start
again' ?
If the fence was in such poor condition that it needed renovation then even
creosote wouldn't have helped. I have never used the stuff personally as I
hate the smell and the fact that it burds plants. I have always used one of
the nice coloured water based ones and found them to be very good.
You might have to bite the bullet and buy new.