Solignum Wood Preservative August 3, 2008
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Solignum Wood Preservative
For those of us who have the misfortune of experiencing a termite visitation, we quickly develop a certain respect for both the termite and havoc the visit
usually creates. I’ve had several "visits" in my life and one thing I’ve learned is that they tend to stay! Termites are extremely resilient and have very big appetites. And termites are the only infestations that I sought professional help for, especially after making several failed attempts at locating the Queen termite. (Let me digress a bit here for the benefit of those contemplating calling in the pest control people. Depending on the size of the project and the degree of infestation, you can expect to pay about $100 - $300 for it. I paid $100 for a visit recently and paid $300 for an annual contract, which kind of guarantees that your property remains termite-less for a whole year, subject to monthly visits that are inclusive. Thought you would like to know.)
Back to the topic of wood preservative. Over the years, many products come and go. But one that is as resilient as the termite must be the Solignum Wood Preservative. I think the product has been around for more than 20 years, and probably more. Which leads me to a simple conclusion about this product - it works. Also, not many products here come with a royal seal that says:
The product features are as follows:
- colourless or brown
- pack in 5-litre or 1-litre metal container
- used only on unpainted and unvarnished wood
- penetrates deeply to protect
- protect against fungi, wood rot and insect borers eg. termites
- can be used on interior and exterior wood
- can be painted, varnished or stained
I like the fact that painting or varnishing the wood does not affect the preservative action of the product.
Solignum Wood Preservative should best be applied to the woodwork prior to assembly. This allows the application of the preservative to be as thorough as
possible. Once assembled, the cross-sections and the underlaying sides are difficult to reach, let alone apply. Speaking of cross-sections, it is often advised that these areas be double coated for deeper penetration and thoroughness.
For a copy of the product brochure, please go to Protim Solignum Ltd’s website or to the following link:
http://www.solignum.com/SolignumExportLeaflet2feb04.pdf
To have an idea how termites can devour your home, watch this animation (remember to click on the termite):
http://www.solignum.com/termite-animation.htm
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Information required on availability of colourless wood preservative.
We require the item in Uganda- East Africa
Price and location of avalability.