Best treatment for brand new mahogany windows at....

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...a very exposed seaside location.

Hope you can help - all advice gratefully received.

The planners said 'no' to UPVc at our renovation property on the Moray Firth coast, and advised hard wood in keeping with the surroundings.

Given that the top dormers require scaffolding at forty feet up, I do not want to have constant maintenance.

Have just received my mahogany window frames today, and am looking for the best possible treatment to preserve the wood for as long as possible.

Many thanks in advance
Steve
 
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I'm thinking Linseed Oil.

I live in a coastal area, have used various breathable stains but these erode, and anyway say they should have the protection of at least an open porch.

I moved to Linseed oil last year and so far it seems to be lasting well.

Applying it is a slow process (if you windows have already been fitted) because you have to start by applying several thinned coats and letting it soak in. If you have done this in the first year, subsequent maintenance is easy.

Do a search on "linseed" on here for more info

Some people use Tung oil or Teak oil which are more expensive and I have not tried (I live in a small coastal town where I found linseed oil was readily available)

p.s. if the frames have not yet been fitted, you will find it much easier to treat them at the workbench than on the wall. You can do the backs and concealed areas far better.
 
Thanks John. Have done a bit of googling on linseed oil, and it looks like it might do the job. Windows are not in place yet.

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Steve
 
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