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Thread ID: 84283 2007-10-31 06:39:00 Using corrugated iron in the garden. martynz (5445) PC World Chat
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606969 2007-10-31 06:39:00 I have a couple of sheets left over from reroofing my house.
If I wanted to use them for making a raised garden bed (veggies not sleeping) what's the best way to treat the inner surface? Painting or lining or both?

Martynz
martynz (5445)
606970 2007-10-31 10:00:00 lining, i think people avoid paint as it may go toxic in the soil...cant remember where I read it though. rob_on_guitar (4196)
606971 2007-10-31 10:11:00 Use lead based paint. The lead in the paint provides good nutrients for the plants. roddy_boy (4115)
606972 2007-10-31 10:27:00 Ive used mulseal which is non toxic, however it is only avaliable in 20 litre drums I beleive.

It is used as a sealer for concrete usually but is suitable for plants
superoman (6703)
606973 2007-10-31 20:06:00 I have a corrugated iron fence that is on the back of our vege garden. It was painted, but the bit in the dirt isn't.
Its been there a long time and hasn't rusted away yet.
pctek (84)
606974 2007-11-02 06:08:00 Ive used mulseal which is non toxic, however it is only avaliable in 20 litre drums I beleive.

It is used as a sealer for concrete usually but is suitable for plants

Apparently its available in smaller quantities so I'm considering it.
Thanks to all who replied.

Martynz
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