The alternative to creosote, Tanasote® copper-oil wood preservative is a game-changer for the timber fencing industry. Timber treated with Tanasote® is easy to use, low odour and has been extensively trialed for several years across equestrian and agricultural fencing.

No Cribbing With Tanasote® Copper-Oil

Looking specifically at equestrian fencing, Tanasote® treated posts and rails have been installed in five UK locations. Two of these sites are owned by Trojan Timber. Director Sue Crane explains why she wanted to observe first-hand how Tanasote® stood up against creosote:

“Because horse cribbing is a concern for the sector, we installed Tanasote at two sites – one home to a prolific chewer and one where horse cribbing has not previously been a concern. At the site where cribbing is an issue, Tanasote treated timber was installed not only in the paddock, close to sections where the horse had chewed, but also in his stable. All sections of the Tanasote treated timber remain untouched.”

To date, there is no evidence of cribbing on any of the Tanasote® treated fencing across all five UK sites. All site owners have commented positively on the colour of the treated fencing post-installation. April Hutson, general manager of Professional Paddock Care in Lincolnshire who participated in the equestrian fencing trial, commented on the colour change:

“Colour-wise, the Tanasote treated fencing has changed from its initial bight green colour to an attractive dark brown. On site, four years after installation, the colour is looking very similar to the creosoted fencing adjacent to it. We keep checking for points of failure and dig the soil around ground contact. All is looking well with no signs of failure.”

Genuine Long Service Life

Fencing is an investment. With Tanasote® wood preservative a service life of 40 years is achievable with specific timber species, including kiln-dried pine. This service-life claim has been reviewed by BM TRADA, a reputable independent third-party assessor. BM TRADA have agreed with the test data interpretation of up to a 40-year desired life for timbers in a Use Class 4 scenario.

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