TIMBER – WOODWORM

‘Woodworm’ is the general term used to described Common furniture beetle damage, Anobium punctatum. This is the most common damage encountered in buildings.

The attack of timber within buildings by wood-boring beetles is unacceptable to most people because it threatens the structural integrity and the value of their property. Many infestations go undetected for years, by which time damage can be widespread and severe.

The objective with any wood boring beetle treatment is to reduce the population to the point where it ceases to be a significant problem. This is achieved by controlling at least one stage in the life cycle of the insect. This breaks the cycle and the infestation will die out within a few years. Control is usually achieved with an insecticidal fluid. The type of insecticide, the quantity required and the method of application have improved significantly over the years. This benefits the property owner, the user and the environment.

The Solution

First we establish whether the attack is active, dead or the result of one of the innocuous wood boring insects that doesn't require treatment. We also ensure any affected timbers are structurally sound.

If active then we will carefully apply the most appropriate low risk preservative to control and eradicate the infestation, again retaining as much of the original timber as possible. Our common sense approach will minimise disruption to the occupants thereby ensuring quick re-occupancy and a safe, comfortable environment.

All our work is covered by our 30 year guarantee which can be further backed up by a GPT Insured Guarantee.

If you have an older building which is primarily constructed from large section timbers, it is possible to protect your house from fire at the same time as eradicating the woodworm.

Antiflame fire retardant timber preservative preserves timber and reduces fire risk. The two most vulnerable elements in a building are its timbers and its occupants. The use of Antiflame makes it possible to protect both in one operation - the timber from attack by wood boring insects and Dry Rot and the occupants by reducing the fire hazards.

Antiflame is the most significant breakthrough in fire prevention and timber preservation of recent times. One treatment controls infestation and flame proofs the timber. Technical data is available on request.