Question from RR
Hi Debra,
Can you recommend an “MCS-safer” exterior wood preservative?
Wve-groue are building an abond cabin (6-8 inches above ground). Instead of using pressure treated wood, we plan to use untreated Hemlock lumber. (We are finding Hemlock less smelly and less reactive than Pine). But we need something to preserve the exterior Hemlock, specifically for the joists and the underside of the cabin. We know we can use Vermont Natural Coatings for the interior wood, as you suggested that in another post of yours. But what can we use for an exterior wood preservative?
We are thinking of using LIFE TIME WOOD TREATMENT product, found here:
Have you heard of it or do you have any other suggestions? This is from their website:
“LifeTime Wood Treatment is made up of naturally occurring plant and mineral substances, combined in a special, 60 year old recipe handed down through generations of a family of craftsmen. A safe chemical free product. LifeTime contains absolutely no solvents. Wood treated with LifeTime is completely harmless to all living things.”
Thanks,
R
Debra’s Answer
This sounds like a very interesting product indeed. I have no experience with it, but would like to know more.
Readers, have any of you used this?
Why don’t you get some and do a test before buying enough for the whole house. And let us know what it’s like.
