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I've made a small gate in oak but I don't know if it should have a finish on it or just be left to the elements. Any thoughts would be appreciated
jaymar":mduib6z7 said:I've made a small gate in oak but I don't know if it should have a finish on it or just be left to the elements. Any thoughts would be appreciated
watch out for oak outside. Often has spoors in it that will result in horrible black mould like stuff on it. Nightmare to remove and still return after 3 coats of teak oil!!
I know this from bitter (recent) experience with an oak table and bench set that currently spoils our patio
jaymar":3rf0s646 said:I've made a small gate in oak but I don't know if it should have a finish on it or just be left to the elements. Any thoughts would be appreciated
ike":6rbdc8za said:watch out for oak outside. Often has spoors in it that will result in horrible black mould like stuff on it. Nightmare to remove and still return after 3 coats of teak oil!!
I know this from bitter (recent) experience with an oak table and bench set that currently spoils our patio
That's what happens when you attempt to defy natures process. It has a habit of having its own way eventually, despite our vain attempts to maintain an "artificial" appearance with said oils/varnishes. I think oak particularly lends itself to natural weathering - like cedar.
The teak oil did not cause the problem nor contribute to it.
ike":1dwru7cw said:Tony wrote:
The teak oil did not cause the problem nor contribute to it.
I didn't misunderstand you, nor was I criticising you. My point was not that teak oil or its application was inferior, rather that a finish (almost any finish) is not self-sustaining outside. A natural product (especially oak with its high tannin content) will eventually react to weathering. There's no compelling reason aside aesthetics, to treat external oak. Nature can provide a stable (and some will concur an attractive) finish.
cheers
Ike
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