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Creosote

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Janice

Janice Report 11 Nov 2006 08:15

Amanda, creosote is carcinogenic. Janice

trixy

trixy Report 11 Nov 2006 08:12

Creosote! illegal!! what is the world coming to!!

BrianW

BrianW Report 11 Nov 2006 08:00

How long has it been illegal ? Like a previous poster, I tend to add some old engine oil to it. Also find that spraying it on with an old trigger-action spray is easier than brushing.

Little Lost

Little Lost Report 11 Nov 2006 05:37

there is a substitute for it though with a similar name. creotene or creocoat.

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon) Report 11 Nov 2006 00:06

Yes Robin. Angela

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon) Report 11 Nov 2006 00:06

Joy See other thread - my mum lives in Thornton Heath - you can hear the cheering from Selhurst Park from her garden when Palace are at home!. Speak to you again soon. Angela

Conan

Conan Report 11 Nov 2006 00:02

Is creosote illegal ?

Joy

Joy Report 11 Nov 2006 00:01

Angela - as my alter ego Joy Kentish Maid, I was born in Beckenham.

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon) Report 10 Nov 2006 23:51

btw - have hubbies ancestors (and we used to live) in Kent. Have a good time at the Maidstone meet Sunday, those who are going. Angela

Joy

Joy Report 10 Nov 2006 23:47

No problem ... :-)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon) Report 10 Nov 2006 23:46

Sorry MM, that was me! Angela

Sue

Sue Report 10 Nov 2006 23:46

No sorry, but I have used old engine oil in the past when I ran out of creosote! Stinks a bit though! LOL Sue xx

Joy

Joy Report 10 Nov 2006 23:45

Hello. I replied to your creosote thread .... whoosh it went !

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon) Report 10 Nov 2006 23:43

Anybody got any (illegal I know!) to spread on my fence? Angela