Timber Framing & Bathroom Mildew
I just built a new addition and the bathroom has rough cut Doug Fir timber framing running through it. Should I treat the frames with a sealant to prevent mildrew?
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Greg Roberts commented on Greg Roberts's blog post 'Timber Framing & Bathroom Mildew'
Thanks all!
Jake Lappan commented on Greg Roberts's blog post 'Timber Framing & Bathroom Mildew'
Unfortunately i dont know any brand names. i am sure any of them will be fine. it is not going to have to constant and or direct contact that it would have for a boat for exterior timber framing. And an oil designed for that purpose should preform…
Greg Roberts commented on Greg Roberts's blog post 'Timber Framing & Bathroom Mildew'
I had a boat - not afraid to spend on good chemicals. Any brand in mind - Cetol?
Jake Lappan commented on Greg Roberts's blog post 'Timber Framing & Bathroom Mildew'
if you are going to seal it i would recommend spending the extra coin and getting a marine grade clear oil.
Greg Roberts commented on Greg Roberts's blog post 'Timber Framing & Bathroom Mildew'
They were kiln dried but that only removes so much moisture. It's a combo shower with has a shower rod and curtain - not a glass door. Thanks for your advice. Could I use a clear sealer like Thompsons Water Seal or something better that…
Jake Lappan commented on Greg Roberts's blog post 'Timber Framing & Bathroom Mildew'
there is going to be some maintace either way you go.
if the timbers are green they are going to dry and shink and check. If you seal them and they check you will have to go back back and reseal teh checks. if you do not seal them and they might…
Greg Roberts commented on Greg Roberts's blog post 'Timber Framing & Bathroom Mildew'
One beam runs over the top of a bath tub. It's 7' above the finished floor and the shower head does not spray on the beam. Just moist, hot air will rise to the beam. There is an exhaust fan near by too.
Jake Lappan commented on Greg Roberts's blog post 'Timber Framing & Bathroom Mildew'
are the timbers going to be in direct contact with water or over sprays?
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I just built a new addition and the bathroom has rough cut Doug Fir timber framing running through it. Should I treat the frames with a sealant to prevent mildrew?
Posted on April 7, 2009 at 11:15am — 8 Comments
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