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
Comments»
Information required on availability of colourless wood preservative.
We require the item in Uganda- East Africa
Price and location of avalability.
i have need price list of square foot basis
I am distibutor of solignum product in INDIA We want all the products of solignum you have launch in INDIA.There is no advertisement of your product in india.Please you have concentrate on indian market,so plz if possible u have open office that helps us.I collect your products from “WESTMARK EXIM INDIA”.They gives too much support & helpful.
Hi,
I have put solligum on pine wood and then apply sealer on it. After 24 Hours, there was like a pastry on all the wood, i had to scratch it, all over, sand the wood completely. But now, i do not want to do the same mistake. Should i put sealer before soligum or after ? or i must not put sealer at all if I use solligum.?
Please Help
Mr. David
I have a feeling that you applied the sealer well before your coating of Solignum had dried up. Solignum is a solvent based wood preservative and if the surface has nto dried out completely, the solvent will dilute/dissolve the sealer layer. Consequently, the sealer layer will turn soft and break up.
So, please follow the procedure.
1. Ensure the wood surface is clean, dust free and dry. Also all cutting, planing, drilling must be done before the applying Solignum. This will ensure that the wood preservative layer isnt depleated/broken.
2. Apply 2 coats of Solignum. You need not wait for the first coat to dry before applying the second coat.
3. Ensure the surface is totally dry before applying any over coatings such as sealer, paint etc.
where can i buy solignum wood preserve in new delhi
thanks
kaushik
how much is the 4 liter solignum?.. in US dollar?.. is all nation has the capability to create this product?..
Morry,
Recently bought 1 5-litre can for S$50 which is 70+ USD ?
Howard
my dining table is under attack, i want to use solignum to coat it for protection but i’m afriad, is it safe to do so or do i seek for other measures?
jack.
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Is it safe to stay inside the house while applying a Solignum? I’m Worried for my children, they are asthmatic.
Thanks
The smell of Solignum is so strong. Is it safe for our health?
We are using Solignum in treating our wood products. Pls provide answers to following questions:
1. What is the best required dipping time of wood products in Solignum to get the best result? 1Hr? 2Hrs?……
2. After the dipping process, how much time is needed for drying before to apply any sealer, paint, or other chemicals to the wood products? Oven drying? required temperature?
Is it true that Solignum colourless wood preservatives can be used for both interior and exterior applications which is available in India at USD 2 per ltr.
ganeshcg,
Yes, Solignum can be used for interior and exterior.
I am not familiar with its price outside Singapore, nor its availability elsewhere. Regards,
Hi,i would like to be a major distributor/reseller in nigeria[lagos,abuja and onitsha,pls send the aboved status prices and availabily of the product .
There is no company selling your brand as i made enquiries so far ,so i am requesting to be your major distributor only if you will give good discount and rebate pricing