You can also coat exterior wood with copper naphthenate. Copper is a natural biocide. It helps to ward off wood rot, mildew and algae. The issue is that this liquid produces a greenish cast on the ...
Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem, and it’s getting worse each year, in my opinion, because new lumber is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not ...
Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to confuse ...
Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem, and it’s getting worse each year, in my opinion, because new lumber is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not ...
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Ask the Builder: DIY wood preservatives

There’ s a very good chance you own something made of wood that’ s exposed to the weather. It might be a fence, a deck, a dock, patio furniture, wood siding or a shed. Redwood and western red cedar ...