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What type of wood is termite and rot resistant?
PRESSURE TREATED WOOD, CEDAR, REDWOOD
What wood are both termite and rot resistant?
Although all wood will rot in due time but pine and oak will last longer
What are the pros and cons of building a basement floor of wood or pouring concrete in a new basement with concrete walls?
the pros of building a floor for a basement out of wood is that if there is some soort of sewage pipe leake then you dont have to pull out the jack hammer or hammer and chisel. the con is termite, ants, insects and, rot
Is plywood fire proof?
No. I have burned plywood. It is made of layers of wood glued together. The wood remains flammable and the glue might be flammable. A wall made of plywood might block a fire for minutes but will burn through.
How can prevent water leak on a concrete roof?
You have a major problem. concrete is not water proof (liquid or vapor)or really even water resistent. If you look at a concrete pool or tank, a thin plaster coating provides the water proof layer - not the concrete. Your best bet is to remove the concrete, lay down a real water proof layer and reinstall the concrete. You can put so called water proof paints/materials on the cement, but they will only last a few years. In the mean time, you will have completely rotted the wood framing that supports the concrete slab.
What metamorphosis does a Termite go through?
wood... my wood
Does a termite go through metamorphosis?
wood... my wood
What are the benefits of termite wood treatment for protecting against termite infestations?
Termite wood treatment helps protect against termite infestations by creating a barrier that repels or kills termites, preventing damage to the wood. This treatment can also extend the lifespan of the wood and reduce the need for costly repairs or replacements.
What kind of specific wood does a termite eat?
Dead wood.
What insect turns wood into food?
a termite does
What is in a termite's stomach and why?
Inside of a termite's stomach are protists called trichonympha. These protists are used to break down wood easily in a termite's stomach (:
What does the termite do for the trichonympha?
A termite is the only insect that can digest wood cellulose... The reason they can do this is the trichonympha live inside the termites and they are what breaks the wood down making it digestible.
What helps a termite eat wood?
cellulase enzymes
What is the size of a damp wood termite?
100 kilometres
What is the organism inside a termite's stomach that breaks down the wood?
There are tiny organisms inside a termite, protozoa, that eat it. The product of that is edible by both the protozoa and the termite.
What type of wood is termite and rot resistant?
PRESSURE TREATED WOOD, CEDAR, REDWOOD
How can I prevent and repair termite damage in my home?
To prevent termite damage in your home, you can start by keeping wood away from the foundation, fixing any leaks or moisture issues, and scheduling regular inspections. If you already have termite damage, you can repair it by replacing damaged wood, treating the affected areas with termite control products, and maintaining a termite prevention plan.
