Timber Treatments

In the UK, there are 4 types of woodworm; the Common Furniture Beetle, the House Longhorn Beetle, the Death Wall Beetle and the Wood-Boring Weevil. All invade and consume wood and they leave when they reach maturity. Early identification is crucial in stopping the problem because they will cause more and more harm and seriously weaken timbers, often leading to structural failure (of the timber). The signs you will see are:

Small round holes in your woodwork
Fine powdery dust around these holes
Crumbly edges to boards and joists
Tunnels within the timber
Weak or damaged timbers or flooring

Rot is one of the major causes of timber decay in old and modern buildings. The most common types of wood rot are dry rot and wet rot which are caused by fungal decay in building timbers. Different rots require different types of treatments and our treatments are issued with a guarantee for your piece of mind. The main difference between dry rot and wet rot are the degree of development of mycelium on the wood surface and the ability of the fungus to spread in to other timbers via adjacent masonry.

Dry Rot signs; distinct mushroom smell, white fungal growth with yellow and lilac tinges, deep cracks appear within the wood or both soft and hard woods can be damaged.

Wet Rot signs; distortion, discolouration, softness and cracking, loss of strength to timber, visible fungal growth or a damp, musky smell. Whilst not as serious as dry rot, it can cause considerable damage to timber.