Wood preservatives and timber treatments for outdoor wood
Exterior timber needs the right treatment for the job. This collection brings together wood preservatives, timber treatments and fence and shed treatments for garden timber, with options from Everbuild, Ronseal and Cuprinol.
Choose the right wood treatment
| Product | Best suited to |
|---|---|
| Everbuild Creocote Dark Brown | A traditional dark-brown treatment for suitable exterior rough-sawn timber such as fencing, sheds and outbuildings. |
| Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback | A coloured treatment for suitable sheds and fences where weather protection and a refreshed finish are both important. |
| Ronseal One Coat Shed & Fence Protector | A practical coloured treatment for suitable shed and fence timber. |
| Ronseal Fence Life Plus | A coloured treatment for suitable exterior fencing and shed timber. |
Wood preserver, wood preservative or timber treatment?
These terms are often used for products that protect, maintain or refresh exterior timber. The important distinction is the individual product's intended surface and finish. Check whether the product is suitable for rough-sawn or smooth-planed timber, whether it adds colour, and whether previously coated timber needs preparation before application.
Treating fences, sheds and garden timber
For fences and sheds, choose the treatment around the existing surface and the finish you want. Creocote gives suitable rough-sawn exterior timber a traditional dark-brown appearance. Ronseal and Cuprinol options in this collection provide coloured fence and shed finishes. Always follow the individual product instructions for preparation, coverage, drying time and re-coating.
Before ordering
- Check the timber: confirm whether it is rough-sawn, smooth-planed or previously coated.
- Choose the finish: decide whether you want a traditional dark-brown treatment or a coloured fence and shed finish.
- Measure the area: use the stated coverage on the individual product to estimate how much treatment is required, allowing for timber condition and the required number of coats.
- Prepare first: prepare the surface as required by the manufacturer before treatment is applied.