150 year old hay loft door - how best to preserve

[OscarWilliams]

The door is approx 150 years old and comes from a barn I am renovating. Its been stored inside since summer and has become a little brittle as its dried out.

 

I'd like to preserve it and put it back in its original place to continue the history of the building (although now just as a fascia not a functioning door) - I don't mind that it looks tatty as the rest of the building is now looking much sharper and has a some modern features (double glazed panels etc) to offset the rustic look.

 

If I can get 5-10 years out of it before it falls to pieces I'll be happy. What wheather proofing treatment would people reccomend that won't drastically change it's current colour, or damage the wood?

 

I'm thinking...wet rot hardener https://www.screwfix.com/p/ronseal-wet-rot-wood-hardener-clear-500ml/63540#product_additional_details_container

 

and then just clear danish oil?

Edited November 13, 2020 by OscarWilliams

[joe90]

I have used that hardener with quite good results.