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Protection for new shiplap
Mr_Warren_2
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Hi all. Last summer, the neighbour and I built a slopped roof (timber frame, 20mm ply and bituminous sheets) over our flat roof garages as it did turn out cheaper than re-roofing the whole area. We now have the additional benefit of having storage space in the new void 
. The verticals were covered horizontaly with strong 18mm shiplap that has now spent the winter "weathering".
I am thinking about brushing some new car engine oil on the shiplap as protection. This is likely to be cheaper than any other kind of wood preservatives with added benefit that oil can easily be re-applied when necessary.
Comments please????
. The verticals were covered horizontaly with strong 18mm shiplap that has now spent the winter "weathering".I am thinking about brushing some new car engine oil on the shiplap as protection. This is likely to be cheaper than any other kind of wood preservatives with added benefit that oil can easily be re-applied when necessary.
Comments please????
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Second time of asking......0
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no use a proper preservative the oil may well discolour the wood and would not protect the same and if it didnt work would leave you with something you couldnt preserveif you think peoples advice is helpfull please take the time to clicking the thank you button it gives great satisfaction0
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