how often to reapply to cedar blocks
216831
If you read my other reviews the answer would be to skip this product entirely. It has a foul chemical smell.
216832
I applied this to cedar blocks in June, 2013. The blocks are about the size of playing cards. In March, 2014, they still smell quite like cedar. The more often they are exposed to fresh air, and the general humidity and temperature of that air, these are factors that affect longevity. The short answer is not very often, but your mileage will vary. Small note when applying the oil, don't soak the blocks. Just apply some to the surface using a clean rag or brush.
2101784
Make sure your applicator is wet with product when you start and don't go over it too many times, and go with the grain of the wood. Do small 3X3 sections and move quickly. Let it dry completely. Weather can affect the time. I did 2 coats and it looked great. Use a good applicator.
887014
I have never done it, but if you use stainless steel staples and ensure that the pressure is correct, i.e. not driving the staple thru the cedar, there should be not problem.
1392846
Once every 2-3 weeks depending on skin sensitivity. This is a level 2 peel, so it should be used after a level 1 or greater has been used successfully.
1316418
Virtually forever as far as I can tell, though thankfully I finally eliminated my problem with a professional who fogged with oil of cedar. The only way it seems they lose effectiveness is if you wipe off the talc inadvertently while removing bugs. You can just sprinkle a bit of talc back in and good as new. I think it's a great product.
959539
This last for long time and resist the rain. Maybe every 6 month you need to reapply in some places.
1775630
with a lot of rain,reapply more often,3 to 6 mos. 1/2 oz./gallon is fine,used a hand pump 3 gallon sprayer.
2209200
Depends on use, but once a year is probably more than enough. My granite installer suggests just dish soap cleanup as needed in between.
1339724
I can't comment on what materials this product may or may not damage but I use this on my cedar-sided house with no problems. From what I've seen, it lasts about 3 months, less than that if there is rain.
2226267
NO, it doesn't last long enough to do any good. Waste of money unless you constantly respray it with the cedar spray.
1897365
I have had these about three years now. They look the same as they did the day I bought them. I used cedar lumber for long lasting use.
1107260
I am not expert, but would wait several weeks before reapplying...I use it for trying to combat ash borer, and I apply more heavily in spring and then again in fall before dormancy
1372612
They last at least 4-5 seasons or more for me; if you place them carefully where the cedar can properly protect clothing, towels, sheets, etc., you should have no problem with them lasting an extremely long time. As long as you continue to smell the cedar, the protection will always be there.
916383
The concentrate is mixed about 1:6 with water for use. It should be reapplied every 2 months. It works.
1306100
Once you started to use it there is no way to stop,so you need to reapply again.Remember,that nothing lasts forever. Unfortunately.
2088923
I do not know the answer, but as far as I am concerned, the oil is too strong to use in such a manner. I would never attempt it. I will only replenish the cedar blocks I have, and will try in the future to soak other woods in the oil and then let them "dry out" before placing them in a closet or drawer. I recommend ALWAYS placing a protective cover between the item to be protected and the oil-treated wood.
1869955
Never, at least not in MN. I start applying it when plants are starting to come up, and spray often in the spring as the plants grow. In the summer months, when the plants are mature, I apply it about every 6 weeks. It works great for me. I do not apply it to trees but wrapped the small ones instead. I gave up on evergreens, like arbor vitae years ago, and got rid of them and planted hosta instead, but that was long before I found this product.