Posted By: Anonymous
cleaning old timbers - 07/05/01 02:40 PM
What is the best way to clean up old Softwood timbers (Spruce and Hemlock) from a salvaged barn. I' don't want to plane them, I just want to clean them up before reusing them in my house.
thank,
Shaun
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: cleaning old timbers - 07/06/01 10:49 PM
You could possibly pressure wash them? I'm not sure how this would work, but I think that's a method that others have used. I haven't so I can say from personal experience. Good luck, and maybe someone else will post a method for you to use. Jim
I'm not to sure pressure washing is your best choice. If the timbers ae extremely soiled, a low pressure wash may help. High pressure can do serious damage to the patina, particularly in softwoods.
I wood recommend dry brushing with a short stiff bristled scrub brush. A little compresses air can help speed the process, but wear adusk mask. Airborne dust can contain racoon fecis which can cause some pretty serious health problems.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: cleaning old timbers - 07/11/01 02:25 PM
thanks for the advice guys, will try "dry cleaning" first and see how they clean up.