Waterproofing timber ends.

by **garymc64** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:02 pm

I am replacing the timber frame on my garage doors because the originals have rotted away due to water ingress.

Can anyone tell me what is the best product on the market to seal the new timber prior to fixing & staining?

One side of the garage is prone to standing water so it needs to be good stuff!

Thanks.

by **bobplum** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:33 pm

buy the timber already pre treated similar to decking

by **tav** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:34 pm

yes get treated timber but i would still seal it . the stuff i would use is sikkens HLS exterior wood stain there is a lot to the range like under coats top coats so go to place that has this stuff and ask advice i know jewsons have it .you can get it off the web as well [/list]

by **thedoctor** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:46 pm

Click through to the DIYDoctor tool store where you can scroll down to "Paint" Click through and go to Woodcare. There is some 5 star wood preserver in there which will protect your timber fully and can be overstained/painted/varnished etc.