Q.
HOW SAFE ARE MODERN WOODWORM TREATMENTS?A.
The simple answer is - very safe. The UK HSE licensed Insecticides have all been
tested over many years and have a good safety record for humans in general. However,
there are areas of concern, so before using ANY CHEMICAL in your house you need
to consider a few issues. Under the COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health - Regulations, we should not use ANY chemical without justification and
full awareness of its possible health and safety risks and hazards.
Q.
WHAT ISSUES SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT IF I WANT TO HAVE MY HOUSE TREATED FOR
WOODWORM?
A. Firstly, is the
woodworm a recent and therefore 'active' attack - old dirty holes do
not need treatment. You do not want any chemical, no matter how safe,
in your house if there is no need for it. Secondly, is the proposed
Chemical going to be smelly or will it affect other residents like pets
- fish and birds, for example - some chemicals in common use are highly
toxic to fish and birds (Pyrethroids - Permethrin and Cypermethrin).
Remember that the insecticide chemical may be 'carried' in other chemicals
- emulsions or solvents for example - these can leave an unpleasant
odour. Thirdly, does the proposed chemical give off any vapour
- so will it leave the wood over time - could it cause problems for
sensitive people in your house, like babies or asthmatics?
Q.
WHICH CHEMICALS ARE THE SAFEST FOR WOODWORM TREATMENT
A. Those chemicals that do
not give off a vapour, are only carried in water, have no smell and
stay in the wood long term.
Where
can I buy Boron based Woodworm Treatment?
OFFICIAL
WOOD PRESERVATIVE AND BIOCIDE SAFETY
STATEMENT Use
wood preservatives and biocides safely. Always read the label and product information
Data Sheet before use. Wear
the correct safety equipment and keep unprotected people and animals out of the
treated area for the statutory period given on the label. All
products have some hazards and the COSHH Regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous
to Health) apply to ALL building repair and construction products that we sell,
even Cement. If in doubt
consult us for free technical help. Take care not to contaminate soil, waterways
or the environment with the product or the waste and packaging. These can be returned
to us for disposal. Avoid
using any type of chemical in your home if any of the following are likely to
come into contact with treated surfaces: babies, young children, asthmatics, pregnant
women or those vulnerable due to ill health.
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and insect attack
www.dampness-info.co.uk
- how to treat penetrating dampness in walls and plaster
www.deck-treatment.co.uk
- how to treat patio decks and yacht decks
www.dryrot.biz
- how to kill Dry Rot in buildings
www.drywallandfloor.co.uk
- membranes for lining damp walls, floors, basements and cellars
www.epoxy-info.co.uk
- epoxy resins for repairing wood, concrete, brick and stone
www.fire-door-paint.co.uk
- upgrade doors to 30 minutes fire resistance
www.joist-repair.co.uk
- how to quickly repair joists and beams of any size
www.steel-fire-paint.co.uk
- treat steel with Intumescent Paint to provide fire protection
www.timber.org.uk
- systems of repair, with step by step methods
www.timber-repair.co.uk
- how to repair timber beams
www.woodworm-info.co.uk
- how to kill and prevent woodworm and death watch beetle
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