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mmarto
#1 Posted : Monday, May 11, 2015 8:57:30 AM
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Hi people. I want to make timber posts from blue gum. I'll like to treat them with preservative. Who has done this and knows the chemicals to use and process. Thanks.
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#2 Posted : Monday, May 11, 2015 9:27:09 PM
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I thought blue gum is termite free, just out of curiosity wouldn't it be cheaper to buy the fencing poles.

Lakini on your question, I had fenced before with some blue gum mbao that had remained after some work and they definitely do not need preservatives lakini when it comes to timber, rotting is a big issue especially when exposed to the conditions since you have to bury a part of it underground for stability.
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#3 Posted : Monday, May 11, 2015 9:31:56 PM
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nakujua wrote:
I thought blue gum is termite free, just out of curiosity wouldn't it be cheaper to buy the fencing poles.

Lakini on your question, I had fenced before with some blue gum mbao that had remained after some work and they definitely do not need preservatives lakini when it comes to timber, rotting is a big issue especially when exposed to the conditions since you have to bury a part of it underground for stability.



I am using my own trees so cost is nil. Preservation should be whole i.e against termites, rot due to rain/moisture, etc.
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#4 Posted : Monday, May 11, 2015 9:44:52 PM
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I used to see my old man dipping them in old oil. You can also consider cementing the base.
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#5 Posted : Monday, May 11, 2015 10:17:24 PM
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mmarto wrote:
Hi people. I want to make timber posts from blue gum. I'll like to treat them with preservative. Who has done this and knows the chemicals to use and process. Thanks.

Talk to Kefri Muguga or Forest dept Karura forest. Or call Wood Science dept, Moi uni.
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, May 12, 2015 10:46:44 AM
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#7 Posted : Tuesday, May 12, 2015 12:47:41 PM
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I will prescribe a cheap ,easy and fun DIY way.

1. Get yourself wood preservative (Preferably Copper naphthenate).
2. Saw off the tops at an angle.This helps in keeping water off the tops.
3. Armed with protective rubber gloves,goggles (don't put on tribal goggles pleasesmile ), paint the lower 1/3 of the post and the angled top.Three coatings at intervals of about 2 hours will do.
4.On day two, coat the entire post with used oil and leave to dry.
5.You may spray the post holes with a pesticide on the day of propping.I would suggest you use Gladiator.One litre will take you very far and i doubt it costs more than 3K a litre.
6. DO NOT USE CONCRETE TO prop your POSTS!!!..Concrete retains water and sure,your posts will rot faster than where ordinary soil is used.

Besides saving, you'll agree this is a better way of spending your week-end than going to the par to kossip!!smile



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mmarto
#8 Posted : Tuesday, May 12, 2015 1:41:03 PM
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Njung'e wrote:
I will prescribe a cheap ,easy and fun DIY way.

1. Get yourself wood preservative (Preferably Copper naphthenate).
2. Saw off the tops at an angle.This helps in keeping water off the tops.
3. Armed with protective rubber gloves,goggles (don't put on tribal goggles pleasesmile ), paint the lower 1/3 of the post and the angled top.Three coatings at intervals of about 2 hours will do.
4.On day two, coat the entire post with used oil and leave to dry.
5.You may spray the
post holes with a pesticide on the day of propping.I would suggest you kuse Gladiator.One litre will take you very far and i doubt it costs more than 3K a litre.k
6. DO NOT USE CONCRETE TO prop your POSTS!!!..Concrete retains water and sure,your posts will rot faster than where ordinary soil is used.

Besides saving, you'll agree this is a better way of spending your week-end than going to the par to kossip!!smile





Wow wow, @njunge and the rest thank you much. So informative...I plan a DIY, Will do it next . I suppose the posts should be dry before the processweek
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#9 Posted : Tuesday, May 12, 2015 4:39:39 PM
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mmarto wrote:
Hi people. I want to make timber posts from blue gum. I'll like to treat them with preservative. Who has done this and knows the chemicals to use and process. Thanks.

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#10 Posted : Tuesday, May 12, 2015 4:52:19 PM
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mmarto wrote:
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I suppose the posts should be dry before the processweek


Definitely yes. If you do it with not so well seasoned posts, they retain moisture and the posts start rotting from inside. If you can,season the posts under a shade and ensure they are arranged in cross piles thus enabling air circulation.That way you get top results.Best of luck.
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#11 Posted : Tuesday, May 12, 2015 10:46:08 PM
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mmarto wrote:
Njung'e wrote:
I will prescribe a cheap ,easy and fun DIY way.

1. Get yourself wood preservative (Preferably Copper naphthenate).
2. Saw off the tops at an angle.This helps in keeping water off the tops.
3. Armed with protective rubber gloves,goggles (don't put on tribal goggles pleasesmile ), paint the lower 1/3 of the post and the angled top.Three coatings at intervals of about 2 hours will do.
4.On day two, coat the entire post with used oil and leave to dry.
5.You may spray the
post holes with a pesticide on the day of propping.I would suggest you kuse Gladiator.One litre will take you very far and i doubt it costs more than 3K a litre.k
6. DO NOT USE CONCRETE TO prop your POSTS!!!..Concrete retains water and sure,your posts will rot faster than where ordinary soil is used.

Besides saving, you'll agree this is a better way of spending your week-end than going to the par to kossip!!smile





Wow wow, @njunge and the rest thank you much. So informative...I plan a DIY, Will do it next . I suppose the posts should be dry before the processweek

Indeed the conrete rottens faster.One fence i did while demolishing, the part covered by conrete had rotten and was cut off.
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#12 Posted : Wednesday, May 13, 2015 3:14:02 PM
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Njung'e wrote:
I will prescribe a cheap ,easy and fun DIY way.

1. Get yourself wood preservative (Preferably Copper naphthenate).
2. Saw off the tops at an angle.This helps in keeping water off the tops.
3. Armed with protective rubber gloves,goggles (don't put on tribal goggles pleasesmile ), paint the lower 1/3 of the post and the angled top.Three coatings at intervals of about 2 hours will do.
4.On day two, coat the entire post with used oil and leave to dry.
5.You may spray the post holes with a pesticide on the day of propping.I would suggest you use Gladiator.One litre will take you very far and i doubt it costs more than 3K a litre.
6. DO NOT USE CONCRETE TO prop your POSTS!!!..Concrete retains water and sure,your posts will rot faster than where ordinary soil is used.

Besides saving, you'll agree this is a better way of spending your week-end than going to the par to kossip!!smile






This must be the reason why KPLC doesn't use concrete. But the holes are pretty deep and tight-fitting
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#13 Posted : Wednesday, June 03, 2015 8:47:28 AM
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Hi Guys. Your suggestions have been put into good use.
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#14 Posted : Wednesday, June 03, 2015 8:54:20 AM
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mmarto wrote:
Hi Guys. Your suggestions have been put into good use.
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#15 Posted : Wednesday, June 03, 2015 8:58:56 AM
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Hi Guys. Your suggestions have been put into good use.
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#16 Posted : Wednesday, June 03, 2015 11:57:37 AM
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mmarto wrote:
Hi Guys. Your suggestions have been put into good use.


Applause Applause ...You got the seasoning arrangement right!...If only you can put a temporary canopy to avoid direct exposure to sunlight.You can use a polythrene paper or gunny bags.
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#17 Posted : Thursday, June 04, 2015 5:26:25 PM
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Njung'e wrote:
mmarto wrote:
Hi Guys. Your suggestions have been put into good use.


Applause Applause ...You got the seasoning arrangement right!...If only you can put a temporary canopy to avoid direct exposure to sunlight.You can use a polythrene paper or gunny bags.

@njunge. Thanks. i already placed a canopy, old iron sheets. I let them dry 3 weeks. I hope that will be sufficient time.
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