but dont forget to rub it down with a fine grade sandpaper and apply a couple of coats of clear varnish otherwise it really will rot away.
Phil in Watford
November 2009
hi there to put it blunt no you cant but is it rotten or just gone black because if its just gone black get some bi carb soda and wire wool it will come up a treat. try some bleach to lighten wood if need be too. www.adlux.co.uk