Oil & filler for oak soffits

[WWilts]

Character oak T&G obtained for soffits. Some boards have visible knots etc incl. some holes going all the way through.

 

What oil to use? Linseed or osmo?

What filler to use? Resin / other?

 

 

[markc]

If you are oiling then don’t use resin or other filler.

larger holes glue in a knot or plug.

smaller holes etc. Make some sawdust, mix with titebond or similar decent quality wood glue and use that to fill

Edited April 29, 2022 by markc

[WWilts]

tks,
Any suggestions for what oil to use for oak externally (relatively sheltered soffits, relatively exposed door frame jambs)

[markc]

40 minutes ago, WWilts said:

tks,
Any suggestions for what oil to use for oak externally (relatively sheltered soffits, relatively exposed door frame jambs)

I would definitely go with Osmo top oil

[WWilts]

Any opinions on leaving external oak as it is? Presumably finishing external oak is a relatively recent practice

 

[Rishard]

Oak doesn’t ‘need’ finishing. It’s often an aesthetic choice. The lovely golden colour of milled oak soon goes when exposed to the elements. If you oil it, generally it stays golden for 5 or more years but you set yourself up for a life time of maintenance to try keep that golden colour. Osmo is good for this but I have found it is useless on any surface which isn’t vertical. Horizontal weather bars seem to flake, peel and start the greying process. 

[Rishard]

See the weather bar on the french door cils. These doors are 6 years old.