How do timber defects present in homes? – Woodworm

Woodworm

Woodworm is a wood boring insect that can be hard to spot during the beginning of their lifecycle. Usually, the woodworm can only be spotted at the end of the lifecycle as they exit the timber. This is when the damage to timber has already occurred.

However, one of the signs that you have a live woodworm infestation in the timber is that of ‘frass’ being left by the woodworm. ‘Frass’ is another term for woodworm waste and appears as a fine powdery dust. The most obvious sign of woodworm is that you may actually see them either dead or alive.  If you see a live beetle, it will most likely be almost at the end of the lifecycle.

 

What to do if I have Timber and Damp issues?

If you are experiencing any of the issues and have spotted any of the sign’s damp, dry rot or woodworm, then it is always best to get in contact with a specialist damp and timber company.

By having a specialist carry out a survey at the property you can ensure the property care issue is correctly identified and they can recommend the correct solution to the problem.