On Thu, 07 Apr 2005 09:18:35 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:

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Rots are caused by damp, dry rot included. (The name is a bit
misleading.) So the most important thing is to fix the source(s) of
water.

Hear hear. What about beetle and worm infestations though?


I'm still as puzzled by that as when I first read it

I agree that damp is the cause of all rots, but what is the best way to
deal wih worm and beetle attack to timber?

Magnetron from a microwave and a long extension lead* Doing both
sides of a 2" joist should take care of 'em!

But I would have thought there are surface and injectable treatments
that will do the trick.

* = don't try this at home!

cheers,
Pete.