Question 1

Can you treat painted timbers?

Accepted Answer

No, all wood has to be bare and free of any coatings in order to soak up the chemicals. Our sister company Heritage Dry Ice Blasting can help with that, view our services in the top tab to vist their website.

Question 2

How do I strip the beams?

Accepted Answer

We offer a non-abrasive blast cleaning service using dry ice (heritagedryiceblasting.com)

Question 3

Will I have to evacuate the property?

Accepted Answer

No, we only ask for the rooms to be as clear as possible and the rooms to be left vacant for a minimum of an hour post to completion.

Question 4

Do you offer guarantees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer guarantees with our timber treatment works.

Question 5

What does it mean to have a guarantee?

Accepted Answer

A guarantee will not just give you piece of mind that the property dry and free of beetle. When it comes to selling a property, these are like gold dust. Some lenders will not approve mortgages without one.

Question 6

Is mold the same as rot?

Accepted Answer

No, wood rot presents as decay whereas mold presents as discolouration.

Question 7

What causes bore beetle and fungi?

Accepted Answer

A high moisture content as a result of damp issues like rising, penetrative and condensation.

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