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The Bor8 Rods 1/3" x 2 5/8" effectively protects wood from fungal decay and structural failure in untreated wood. Formerly called IMPEL Rods, it's inserted through drilled holes into decaying wood and helps stop advanced rot and keep it from returning. Boron is released by the Bor8 Rods which makes the wood toxic to the fungal organisms and eliminates it on contact. It is soluble in water so even if the wood gets wet, the rod will still be able to treat the target surface. The rods can be easily inserted on lumber, timbers, logs, poles, piles, posts, crossties, millwork, laminated beams and other wood product and surfaces. The product comes in 1/3" x 2 5/8" of Bor8 Rods, 24 pieces per pack and is intended for dimentional lumber wider than 4". Picture is used as a reference only, please disregard size indicated.
Order option also comes in a box of 100.
Other Bor8 Rod sizes available: 1/4" X 1/2", 1/3" X 1", 1/2" X 2", 1/2" X 4", 3/4" X 3"
Product Documents
| Active Ingredient | Anhydrous Disodium Octaborate - 96.65% |
|---|---|
| Target pests | Fungal Decay |
| For use in | Residential and Commercial: Preventing and eliminating fungal organisms on wood products like lumber, timbers, logs, millwork, poles, piles, posts, crossties, laminated beams and others. |
| Application | Bor8 Rods can be inserted into any wood surface in a staggered, linear, or angled pattern through drilled holes. |
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| Dimensions | 1/3" x 2 5/8" |
| Special Features | Stops existing rot and also prevents rot in wood. |
| Shipping Weight | 1.00 lbs |
| Manufacturer | Wood Care Systems (Mfg. Number: Bor8 Rod 1/3 x 2 5/8-24) |
| EPA Registration | 10465 |
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Bor8 Rods can be inserted into any wood surface in a staggered, linear or angled pattern.
Bor8 is available in 6 different sizes:
See Bor8 Rod Size and Spacing Chart for specific applications for all wood sizes.
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By Lesliel on 06/02/2023
It is hard to say if these really work. I am just going by what is recommended. I have a 140 year old cedar log cabin. I have one tier of logs that carpenter ants got into and destroyed the interior of the logs. I used the rods on the inside of the old log by drilling holes and inserting them. I hope they work!!
Bor8 Rods are inserted into drilled holes in wood that is often already damaged or finished. Boracare is a liquid concentrate that is applied to raw wood using a sprayer, brush, or roller, so it is to treat the entire piece of wood. If you are treating raw wood (no paint, stain, or other finish), then we suggest Boracare for the most complete and long-lasting treatment against wood decay fungus and wood-destroying insects.
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Bor8 Rods 1/3" x 2 5/8"
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