what was used to treat timber around 200 years ago that would be exposed to the air or in the ground?

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2007-02-02 00:16:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

Arsenic of lead

That was a common treatment for coffins made of wood to preserve them.

2007-02-02 02:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If the wood was oak, the answer is nothing. This wood contains an acid that protects it.

2007-02-02 00:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by brian t 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Nothing. After cutting it was stored and seasoned before use.

2007-02-02 00:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by toaster 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

creosote. arsenic before that, I think

2007-02-02 07:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

tap and pitch

2007-02-02 00:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by angus r 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

tar, and various oily extracts?

2007-02-02 00:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by dsclimb1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋