When buying wood, one
considers various factors. One of the most important considerations is termite resistance.
Not all woods attract attacks from termites or bugs. There are some varieties
of wood that are safe from the action of termites due to various reasons. For
instance, wood treated with cycles of extreme pressure or vacuum blocks the
pores of the wood and slow down the decay process. This reduces the likelihood
of termite infestation drastically. Another variety of such woods gets its
bug-resistant properties from the toxins ones found in the suburban terrain
where they grow. They are absorbed into the wood and repel termites and other
wood harming bugs.
Depending on the type of
furniture, there are different varieties of wood that are best suited for the
purpose. Cherry, walnut, and chestnut being hardwoods are typically reserved
for furniture and cabinetry. Woods like garapa, jatoba, and tigerwood offer
elegance, reliability, and strength that no other decking wood can match.
Making the furniture termite resistant frees you from regular investment in
furniture and decking repair and maintenance.
While almost all the woods
you find can be attacked by termites or bugs, there are some that are naturally
resistant to it. The central wood of some trees become less permeable, darker,
and dense making the central cells non-living. The most commonly found trees
under this category are Redwoods, Laotian teak, and Alaskan cedars. The
cellulose content on such tree trunks is minimal thus allowing them to avoid
termites to a large extent.
Brazilian hardwoods are
particularly renowned for their natural resistance to bugs and termites. In
life, they stave off attacks from several hundreds of species of bugs, and as a
building material, their resistance ensures your decks and floors remain
termite free.
You can make your Brazilian
wood decks termite resistant by using chemical mixtures like ACQ, CBA, Borates,
etc. On its own, Brazilian
hardwoods offer exceptional protection against infestation. When
augmented with appropriate chemical treatment, they can last for decades without
any need for termite or bug treatment.
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