Because of the sometimes tricky or unusual nature of wood preservers and their application processes, it’s important that you know exactly where you stand as far as safety and other alternatives are concerned.
Are Wood Preservers Toxic Or Dangerous To My Family, Animals, Or Garden?
Section 1, paragraph 1 text.Some wood preservers can be toxic if they are in the wrong hands or used incorrectly. It is always vital that you keep wood preservers away from animals and young children, and if you have applied it to wood in your garden or home, make sure it is kept away from curious hands until it is dry. Some wood preservers can be toxic to plants when wet, but are usually okay when dry.
Are There Natural Wood Preservers?
If you are keen to use natural wood preservers there are a few alternatives available which will have similar effects to the chemical-based preservers that are more widely used. Aside from using rot-resistant woods (red cedar, ironbark, cypresses, and more), you can use boiled linseed oil to revive dry or antique wood, and this may also help to repel rot and insect attacks. Another option is to use Tung oil, which forms a seal along the surface of the wood. Heat treatment is also believed to be effective, though this will need to be done prior to painting or finishing.