1. Identify and remove the source of moisture

2. Ensure there is adequate ventilation

3. Cut out the decay, where it is structurally weak beyond repair, to sound timber

4. Apply Ecobor II Gel to end grains and any susceptible surfaces

6. Apply Boracol B40/1 Paste and Boron Rods to timbers in contact or embedded in masonry (using 9mm diameter holes in a prescribed pattern)

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1. Drill a pattern of 9mm diameter holes in the timber

2. Drill within 25mm of the back face and ensure that the holes are free of debris.

3. Inject a small volume of Boracol B40/1 Paste into the hole and then push home an 8mm diameter Boron Rod of an appropriate length.

4. Repeat until the hole is filled, but leaving an adequate head clearance space to allow the hole to be sealed with a wooden dowel or filler.

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1. Drill a 13mm diameter hole at 45 degrees at the ground line, to various depths, depending on the size of the post.

- 4 inch x 4 inch (100mm x 100mm) - depth of hole 110mm

- 3 inch x 3 inch (75mm x 75mm) - depth of hole 90mm

DO NOT DRILL THROUGH THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE WOOD

2. Insert a 12mm x 50mm Boron Rod into the hole and push fully down to the bottom of the hole

3. Ensure an adequate head space before an angled plastic plug is inserted and hammered in securely

4. For new posts insert Boron Rods apply one coat of bitumen paint or equivalent around the base of the post, before backfilling the excavation hole.

5. "POST SAVER" kits available for Trade and DIY.

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1. Ensure the timbers are suitable for treatment

2. Drill a pattern of 9mm diameter holes in the timber, typically shown in the wall plate opposite.

3. Drill within 25mm of the back face and ensure that the holes are free of debris.

4. Inject a small volume of Boracol B40/1 Paste into the hole and then push home an 8mm diameter Boron Rod of an appropriate length.

6. Repeat until the hole is filled, but leaving an adequate head clearance space to allow the hole to be sealed with a wooden dowel or filler.

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Contact address:

Advanced Chemical Specialties

9 Bofors Park, Artillery Road, Yeovil,

Somerset BA22 8YH

Tel: 01935 414012 Fax: 01935 414022

E Mail: billbeau@wood-protection.co.uk

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