Pete I still cant thank you enough for everything you do, UA-cam and instagram. 1.5 years ago I was living in the midwest dreaming of this kind of life and here I am now, been in St Pete for 11 months now and Im just more and more motivated. Thank you
Boiled linseed oil is okay... but pine tar is where it's at when it comes to preserving wood. I use it on all my wooden tool handles and such. Sailors used it for preserving their ships, sails, and ropes when out on the water, so that tells you just how good it is. I mix mine at least 2:1 with turpentine to thin it down. Paint it on, warm it up a little with a hot air gun or torch, and you can see it sink into the wood. Really great, too, if you mix it with Iron Oxide powder or other natural pigments. It's actually why are barns are red -- the pine tar and iron oxide made a paint the protects against UV damage, bacteria and mildew, as well as rodents chewing. Cheap and easy, you can even make your own pine tar at home if you only need a little bit. Cheaper and easier to buy it, but making your own is kind of fun to try once.
If it lasts anywhere near a century it sure is, at least with the linseed oil which I assume is the primary deterrent, charring deters rot, I doubt it deters termites much. (unless of course the wood is not in contact with soil, say steel posts instead of wood posts)
I am using this same practice in tropical Ecuador, where termites are a constant problem. We have not had any insect damage yet after 2 years. I read that the charred layer does deter the termites because it is not appetizing to them.
My thoughts are with you during this challenging weather. Stay Safe.
Welcome..Out here in silver springs right behind the silver springs state park. I see all kinds of animals passing through. It’s beautiful..enjoy
Pete I still cant thank you enough for everything you do, UA-cam and instagram. 1.5 years ago I was living in the midwest dreaming of this kind of life and here I am now, been in St Pete for 11 months now and Im just more and more motivated. Thank you
WOW!!! 😊😊
I want to be like you when I grow up 😂😂 😊😊❤❤
Silver Springs/Fort McCoy area ❤❤❤
Boiled linseed oil is okay... but pine tar is where it's at when it comes to preserving wood. I use it on all my wooden tool handles and such. Sailors used it for preserving their ships, sails, and ropes when out on the water, so that tells you just how good it is. I mix mine at least 2:1 with turpentine to thin it down. Paint it on, warm it up a little with a hot air gun or torch, and you can see it sink into the wood. Really great, too, if you mix it with Iron Oxide powder or other natural pigments. It's actually why are barns are red -- the pine tar and iron oxide made a paint the protects against UV damage, bacteria and mildew, as well as rodents chewing. Cheap and easy, you can even make your own pine tar at home if you only need a little bit. Cheaper and easier to buy it, but making your own is kind of fun to try once.
Ole’ River road. Looking good.
Pete batton down the hatches!
From North Ft. Myers.
you will have more monkeys than you bargained for good luck
Yeah! You have come up north. Out in Dunnellon looking for a good dirt source. Can you tell me where in Ocala the dirt came from?
I’m Sorry to hear this 🙏🏻 hopefully it will clear up soon so you can move forward
What's the name of the place you purchase mulch in Ocala??
Does Black Locus grow that far south or is it from up north?
It's Native to the South Eastern US
Does anyone know if the burnt wood is termite proof?
If it lasts anywhere near a century it sure is, at least with the linseed oil which I assume is the primary deterrent, charring deters rot, I doubt it deters termites much.
(unless of course the wood is not in contact with soil, say steel posts instead of wood posts)
I am using this same practice in tropical Ecuador, where termites are a constant problem. We have not had any insect damage yet after 2 years. I read that the charred layer does deter the termites because it is not appetizing to them.