Timber is a lovely material to have around the home. Features like timber beams are one of the most desired installations in period homes. Many older homes in Devon and Cornwall have beautiful timber beams and wooden flooring.
However, it does mean you need to be wary of a common issue: woodworms.
Despite their name, woodworms are actually the wood-eating larvae of a species of beetles.
Although they only live for a short time, they can cause all sorts of problems. While your house won’t suddenly fall down overnight, you don’t want woodworms to get out of control. They can spread quickly and easily around a property. Of course, this means they can attack items like antique furniture.
Signs you need treatments for woodworms include:
- Distinctive bore holes in the wood. These small round exit holes are one of the clearest signs.
- The presence of frass, otherwise known as ‘bore dust’.
- Damaged wood.
- Actual beetles whether dead or alive.
Our woodworm treatment specialists work throughout Devon and Cornwall and offer expert treatments.
Issues with woodworm are just one of the issues with timber we can help with. Whether you’re struggling with fungus, crumbling or soft timber, REMTECH solves a wide variety of problems. We don’t always need to treat the whole area, but it’s recommended to stop the spread of woodworm.
If you need woodworm treatment specialists in Devon or Cornwall, contact our friendly team today.