George
March 13th 06, 09:00 AM
"AAJ" > wrote in message
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> Hi all
>
> I'm wondering if anyone can help me with the following?
>
> I would like to make the top of my pond out of untreated green oak
> beams.
> They are 2.6M long and about 20cm square (extremely dense and heavy).
>
> I am wondering what the liftetime of an untreated green oak beam would
> be
> when partially submerged to a depth of about 10cm. If it turns out I
> need to
> treat them, is there any safe treatments that won't upset the fish.
>
> thanks
>
> Andy
Untreated oak is susceptible to rot and worm infestation. Treated wood
might be toxic to aqautic life in your pond.
George
oups.com...
> Hi all
>
> I'm wondering if anyone can help me with the following?
>
> I would like to make the top of my pond out of untreated green oak
> beams.
> They are 2.6M long and about 20cm square (extremely dense and heavy).
>
> I am wondering what the liftetime of an untreated green oak beam would
> be
> when partially submerged to a depth of about 10cm. If it turns out I
> need to
> treat them, is there any safe treatments that won't upset the fish.
>
> thanks
>
> Andy
Untreated oak is susceptible to rot and worm infestation. Treated wood
might be toxic to aqautic life in your pond.
George