Several insects, mainly beetles, use wood as a food source. Some of them can cause serious damage to building timbers. The beetles all have fairly similar life cycles, although there are variations in the length of each stage in cycles, the type of wood attacked, and the extent and type of damage caused. Wood boring insects commonly found in building timbers fall into one of three categories according to the treatment normally required. If you discover any of the below, you’ll require woodworm treatment in Essex.
Insects are a primary cause of serious damage in sound wood, and these require an insecticidal woodworm treatment in Essex (e.g. Common Furniture Beetle). Some can cause structural damage (e.g. Deathwatch beetle and House Longhorn beetle).
Some insects are only able to feed on damp wood rotted by fungi (e.g. Wood Boring Weevil). These are prevented by the control of wood rot with the right woodworm treatment in Essex.
Other insects attack green or partially dry timbers which may be incorporated into buildings. These have generally been killed by the drying process and woodworm treatment in Essex is not usually required. Insects that normally feed on other materials, only boring into wood to make short refuge tunnels, are included in this category. Removal of the food source will prevent further damage.
It can be difficult to identify if you have a woodworm infestation as the damage is often caused inside the timber. However, there are a few signs that you can look out. If you spot any of the below, it’s vital that you contact professionals for woodworm treatment in Essex.
Woodworms can be found in several types of wood surfaces including:
If you spot woodworm in the UK it’s essential that undertake woodworm treatment in Essex immediately. If untreated, woodworm contributes to the weakening of timber, therefore compromising the structural stability of your home. If woodworm is found in timber joists, load-bearing wood, roofing, rafters and structural timber, contact specialists for woodworm treatment in Essex.
There are several things you can do to prevent woodworm in your home. We recommend…
The cost of woodworm treatment in Essex will vary depending on its severity, location and treatment required. We recommend getting in touch with us for a quote based on your requirements.
Rising damp is the term used to describe the process of water being absorbed from the ground and through the walls of a building. Called capillary action, this process typically results in a visible ‘tide-mark’ which can be seen at around one metre up the wall. Walls surrounded by porous materials such as plaster, timber and wallpaper are likely to be impacted by rising damp. If you spot rising damp in your home or other property, it’s vital that you call professionals to take remedial action immediately. Contact us for more information.
You may often see condensation on windows within your home. Condensation is caused by the build-up of moisture. In the home, this can occur for several reasons such as the high humidity of indoor air, low temperature of the walls/surfaces, and poor ventilation. If you notice condensation within your home, it’s vital that you find the source and act quickly. Contact us for more information.
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