Treating timber

Jrose1927

Hello 

I'm making two garden gates I'm looking at using softwood timber 
If I was to use wood preservative on all timbers 2/3 coats will this be ok for outdoor use ? 

Thank you 

FreeBear

Use pressure treated timber, and give it several coats of wood preserver and it will be fine outside. Just give it a fresh coat of wood preserver every couple of years or so.

If you use good quality timber, it should last quite a few years. Just don't go out buying the cheapest wood you can get.

531063

Or mix some old engine oil with white spirits.

ElephantBoy57

531063 said:

Or mix some old engine oil with white spirits.

Might be really good for a fence, but surely it would leave a residue on a gate?