Woodworm In Roof

These larvae bore small round holes in furniture beams and flooring as they exit the timber leaving behind a powdery residue.

Woodworm in roof.

If left untreated woodworm can seriously weaken timber this may lead to structural failure in your property. How much damage can woodworm cause. Firstly correct diagnosis of what caused the damage is crucial when considering whether to treat the area or not. Wood boring insect attack to roof timbers perhaps needs a bit of consideration for the following reasons.

Tattacks softwood conifer and the sapwood of european hardwoods. An active infestation is considered to mean that the insect emerged in the last 2 years and therefore treatment is justified. The issue could be the result of a lack of ventilation in a roof space cellar or other enclosed space within an otherwise dry building. A building with a woodworm problem in its structure or furniture may also have a problem with excess moisture.

If you have spotted the signs of woodworm listed on this page we would recommend getting in touch with your local branch of rentokil property care. As softwood is often used in roof timbers.