For Gil and Lloyd, I have had this question from a new member, and just looking over the discussion on the eucalyptus and wood, thought you may have some suggestions for this lady, other than using treated pine timber. I thought that cypress pine might be of use, what do you think! Thanks Cheryl.
Cheryl Kemp Education and Workshop Coordinator BDFGAA Phone /Fax : 02 6657 5322 Home: 02 6657 5306 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: www.biodynamics.net.au Subject: Questions on posts for our orchard & chook yards > Hi > > I have a couple of questions on poles for our orchard. > > We intend seeking certification in the future but are currently building > the infrastructure on our property. Because of bird and flying fox > problems locally we intend to cover our orchard (we have seen flying foxes > caught in nylon bird netting and won't be using that) and the chook yard > when we eventually build one. > > 1. Will using treated upright posts to minimise rotting and termite damage > prevent us being certified in the future? > 2. If it will, what woods to you suggest to maximise protection against rot > and ants? > > I have heard that things like turpentine are good - but then I don't know > if you can nail into it. > > Would you be able to respond over the next week or so as we need to order > some woods in. > > Regards > > Katherine Buchanan > 02 6219 3024 (w) > 02 6241 3991 (h) > > >
