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Timber Treatment Specialists

 

Timber is one of the oldest and most remarkable materials known, it does however have one major drawback it is susceptible to deterioriation.

What is Woodworm?

The term Wood-Boring Insects, commonly described as “woodworm”, applies to a large number of insects that will destroy the timber of a building unless it is preserved against them. They do this by laying their eggs on the surface of the wood, into which the emerging larvae bore and then tunnel for varying periods, often many years.

Considerable damage which can eventually cause structural weakness of the timber will result. Subsequently, after pupation, they emerge as winged adult beetles through the “flight” holes that we see as evidence of their presence

Our Solutions

Correct diagnosis of the infestation is required in the first instance. This will determine the extent of the attack and whether any structural damage has occurred. If treatment is considered necessary this may include the following:

  • Timber treatment – spray applied, 1 hour re-entry
  • Targeted treatment – paste, gels, injection, defusion rods
  • Fogging / micro spraying
  • Timber replacement / localised repair
  • Timber resin repair (see Timber Engineering).

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