Timber Treatments
Woodworm
Woodworm is the term given to the larval stage of wood-boring beetles, most commonly the Death Watch Beetle in hardwoods and the Common Furniture Beetle in softwoods. The female beetle lays eggs in cracks in the timber surface. The larvae hatch and then spend the next three to five years consuming the timber. It is a common issue that can eventually result in timbers needing to be replaced as a result of an infestation. This is one of the most frequent causes of timber damage which can have a long-lasting effect on a building if left untreated.
Once woodworm has been identified in a property it is imperative to get it treated. As soon as the timbers have been treated the active ingredients work in the following ways:
If a female lays eggs on the surface of a timber, The larvae will hatch and ingest the treatment and die.
Beetles already in the wood will ingest the treatment when they emerge at the end of their lifecycle, Killing them before they have the chance to mate and lay more eggs.
Treated rooms can be reoccupied just one hour after treatment has dried, Minimising disruption to you.
At Timsbury Preservation Services Ltd we are meticulous when is comes to doing the job right.
Our technicians will prepare the area by brushing down all accessible timbers and defrass where necessary, Remove all debris from between joists and clean with an industrial strength vacuum cleaner.
Apply lignum D156 to cover the effected areas. This professional dual purpose product contains an insecticide and fungicide to protect and preserve timber. It is designed to eradicate and prevent attack by wood boring beetles and prevent wood destroying and discolouring fungi.
Dry & Wet Rot
Dry & Wet Rot are forms of fungal growth that can cause serious timber decay and weaken the structural integrity of buildings.
Once a dry or wet rot infestation has taken hold in your property then you should take immediate action. Without an effective course of treatment it will continue to spread and very likely cause serious structural damage to your home.
At Timsbury Preservation Services Ltd we are meticulous when is comes to doing the job right.
If our surveyor identifies the presence of dry or wet rot then a bespoke treatment plan will be developed for you.
If you decide to conduct the repairs through us our technicians will attend the property to carry out the works as recommended within our Timber Survey Report.
