Thanks.. and thanks for the link. I'd be happy if I could something on the fence with a 5 year warranty!! I'll check it out and see if I can find what I need so it is still natural. I only buy 2-3 gallons at a time. It's a big fence!!! Darci
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, Steve Wilson <virtualwilz@...> wrote:
>
> This one has a 25 year warranty. But its not clear. It can be mixed in
> many different shades. But its not cheap either. The other products by
> Behr for fence protection that are clear or stains have much shorter
> warranties. The color is probably what makes it more UV resistant. If
> you choose a color that fairly well matches your fence, it may not be
> that noticeable that it is a colored paint.
> I was going to suggest boiled linseed oil but then I read up on why it
> isn't used. Fungus will grow on it and it doesn't offer any UV
> resistance. But it is cheap. Boiled linseed oil isn't actually boiled,
> it has thinners in it that allow it to spread and dry better than plain
> linseed oil. I've used linseed oil on wood items I've made and it holds
> a nice glossy, sealed finish for years. But its not on things that are
> stored outdoors.
> I used Behr paint on my house in 2003 and it hasn't cracked or peeled
> anywhere yet. Knock on wood...
> http://www.behr.com/Behr/home#view=17;vgnextoid=82ca536658689110VgnVCM1000006f1010acRCRD;channel=PROJECT_CENTER
> Steve
>
> On 4/22/2012 1:42 PM, redfoxtotem wrote:
> >
> > WHEW!! I feel better having posted the xcel thing. (I have faith in
> > you people!!)
> >
> > NOW. I have been using the Thompson's sealant on my wooden privacy
> > fence for the past 3 years. I also tried a different brand the guy at
> > the hardware store suggested. VERY expensive. The Thompson's doesn't
> > even seem to last through the summer. I buy the kind that protects and
> > prevents the wood from aging. I want it to look natural and retain its
> > properties. I know Thompson's is one of the less expensive sealants
> > and I suppose that is why. Is Behr's really that good? On one fence I
> > had, the builder told me to use roof oil. It was really cheap and did
> > every bit as well as Thompsons. I have a lot of fence. I have been
> > brushing it on for additional sealing. Any suggestions?? Thanks!!!
> > Darci
> >
> >
>
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