[MassHistPres] Historic wood gutter maintenance

[Dennis De Witt]

2/3 boiled linseed oil 1/3 terps. applied when clean and dry

Dennis De Witt

> On Jun 12, 2021, at 5:14 PM, Alex Becker <jabecker at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Dear List,
> 
> Any recommendations regarding maintanence of wood gutters, particularly yearly treatment with linseed oil (or something else)?  Results of googling are contradictory: some recommend boiled linseed oil, some not boiled, or pre-packaged treatments for decks and outdoor wood furniture, or some type of sealant.  Allowing moisture to escape seems desirable, so maybe a sealant wouldn’t be the best option.
> 
> More generally: does anyone know of a contractor in the area (eastern Mass) who specializes in wood gutters and their maintenance?
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> Alex Becker
> Reading, MA
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