Fixrot.co.uk - Timber Treatment And Wood Protection

  Often following a building survey ‘ woodworm ‘ is reported to be present particularly in roof or floor timbers and the possibility of catastrophic structural failure is indicated. In truth such destruction is rarely seen however it is always a possibility and as such every indication of an infestation should be inspected and remedial work taken as necessary. The hardest part of the process is to correctly diagnose if activity is present or historical so to start with there are some easy indicators: New exit holes in timbers, the size and shape will also determine the type of wood boring beetle. The most common, which is normally referred to as ‘woodworm’, is the common furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum) and this leaves a round hole 1-2mm in diameter. It does depend on the type of timber but a new hole is often ‘bright’ with a typical new wood colour where as an older hole may become dark and less smooth. Dust, visible bore dust known as ‘Frass’ below the holes is often the easi...

  TIMBER AND DAMP SPECIALIST - FIXROT.CO.UK Have you checked out our fantastic new selection of special offers for September? From Expanding Foam Filler to Asphalt Repair Kits, we have lots of prices reduced by up to 25%, allowing you to stock up on essential items and make substantial savings. Some of the products currently featuring in our promotion, which ends on September 30th 2014, are detailed below.   Asphalt Repair Kit A versatile and effective cold-lay macadam, the Asphalt Repair Kit produced by Ultracrete and supplied by Fixrot.co.uk is designed to deliver the swiftest of repairs to asphalt driveways, footpaths, road surfaces and other large areas of macadam such as in car parks or school playgrounds.   This graded-interlocking aggregate, which contains bitumen formulated to innovative and exacting methods, possesses highway-quality PSV , which forms a highly-significant proportion (90%) of the dense formulation. Whether used in wet, hot or freezing c...

WHAT DOES BASEMENT TANKING INVOLVE? Basement waterproofing  or ‘tanking’ as it’s commonly referred to, involves repairing and preparing the existing masonry substrate, making it resistant to damp and protecting the internal space by adding a waterproof barrier between the interior and exterior walls. Our team will also look to remove any damaged plasterboard or masonry, stripping your basement back to its original building material. This layer is then cleaned and prepared thoroughly before the waterproof layer is installed. Our property surveyors will assess your basement or cellar to understand its unique features and then make their recommendation based on their findings. There are a variety of different  basement tanking methods  available to protect from damp, but our team will discuss the most suitable option with you to ensure effectiveness and longevity from your damp proofing solution. Our basement and cellar tanking services are available for all types of propert...

Woodworm is the common name for the larvae of wood boring beetles. The common furniture beetle (anobium punctatum) is the most frequently found species in the UK. Our guide will describe what these   woodworm beetles look   like, along with the three other main species of found in the UK. These wood boring beetles can affect your property by laying their eggs on structural timbers and subsequently infesting the timber with larvae (woodworm) that consume the cellulose in wood making it weaker and less structurally sound. Understanding how to identify them and what the woodworm life cycle is will help you to prevent any outbreaks in your home. If you have spotted signs of  woodworm in your property , or have found beetles emerging from timber in your home, then we suggest you should take a look at our woodworm treatment pages to discover how our woodworm specialists can help you. Types of woodworm beetle Unfortunately, there are several different varieties of wood boring be...

In some cases, manufacturer’s simply call their products different things, either woodworm killer or woodworm treatment. This said, some products are more specific to killing off existing infestations whilst others are geared towards preventing future attack. If unsure as to whether you have an active infestation or just old woodworm damage, our advice would be to use a  woodworm killer first , then a wood preservative after. This will kill off any existing infestations and will also help to protect the wood against future attack. most wood preservatives also protect against mould and algae. DOES TEAK OIL KILL WOODWORM? Woodworm won’t ‘enjoy’ being covered in Teak Oil per se but no, Teak oil will not kill woodworm. If you have active woodworm or wood boring insects a woodworm killer such as Barrettine Premier Woodworm Killer or Ronseal Woodworm Killer must be used to eradicate the infestation. Once treated, a suitable wood preservative should be used to help  prevent future in...

If you are concerned about a returning woodworm problem, you could be the victim of a failed treatment from an unreliable source. Fixrot.co.uk  are here to save the day and be the timber treatment heroes you need! If you are noticing returning signs of woodworm , then don’t be surprised that it could be post-treatment emergence. Fixrot.co.uk are on hand throughout the Leighton Buzzard area to ensure that your wood materials are free from woodworm and timber problems, all year round. What Is Post-Treatment Emergence? If you have previously carried out some kind of timber treatment and you are noticing that the insecticidal problem is coming back, you are experiencing post-treatment emergence. Although most solutions will cover the surface with a spray that will kill the eggs inside, some treatments will forget to focus on the interior timber and the insects that reside there. Life Cycle of the Timber Beetle Most people when dealing with woodworm problems are actually unaware o...

Rising damp is one of most talked about and controversial types of damp. Putting aside the debates for a moment, if you think you might have an issue with rising damp you are in the right place. This How To guide takes you through identifying   rising damp , the causes and how to effectively deal with it. A large part of this guide is given over to correctly identifying rising damp in your home, telling it apart from much more common damp issues. We also bust some myths around rising damp and its treatment. What is Rising Damp? Rising damp  is a relatively rare form of damp that affects the walls of buildings. It occurs when moisture from the ground travels up through the walls by capillary action. This means that ground water is effectively sucked up through tiny tubes in the bricks, like a series of straws. This water contains salts that also travel up through the wall. Around the affected wall, you get other porous building materials such as plasterwork and the timber found...