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  • Asked by Lorraine from Ben Lomond Ca
    04/02/2015
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    Where in the Santa Cruz .CA Area can we buy Timbor?
    A
    Timbor is a professional grade product so it will likely not be sold in a store. We do offer free and expedited shipping to ensure that you receive your package in a timely manner. We do not charge sales tax when the items are shipped to CA.
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  • Asked by Richard from Baker City, Or
    11/23/2012
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    Replacing bridge timbers. What would be best to use? This product not to be exposed to rain?
    A
    Timbor is meant to be used on indoor areas that will not be exposed to the elements. Boracare would be a better choice for bridge timbers but the wood must be sealed after the application with paint, stain or wood sealer.
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    7 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Luis from San Diego, Ca
    06/20/2017
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    Can I paint or stain over Timbor?
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    Any primer or paint can safely be applied to Timbor treated wood as long as Timbor is completely dry after treatment and dry to the touch.  There should be no issues once it is completely dried.

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    7 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by James from Virginia Beach Va
    08/18/2015
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    Can Timbor be airialized as a mist or fogger?
    I have had my foundation crawl space Joyce treated in the past to re-mediate mold. The contractor sprays it as a wet solution over everything Joyce insulation piling etc. Then the insulation is wet which causes it to fall Daaaaa really.
    A

    Timbor is a wettable powder and as such is not labeled to be fogged. Timbor will clog all foggers because it never truly goes into a solution but instead just goes into a suspension. Please take a few minutes to read the Timbor product label so you can see all of the ways it is labeled to be applied. Please provide additional information on the targeted insect so that we can assist you further. We are always happy to help!

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  • Asked by Angela from Toronto, Ontario
    05/14/2013
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    How long after spraying raw ash floors with Timbor can I sand and stain them?
    A
    If you were to sand after application of Timbor it could remove the Timbor as Timbor only penetrates approx. 1/4 inch into the wood. We would recommend Boracare as a wood treatment as it will penetrate up to 4 inches into the wood. With both products it is safe to stain after the treated areas have dried.
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  • Asked by P from Santa Cruz,ca
    06/19/2013
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    What is the shelf life of TimBor 1.5 lb. packets? what about the 25 lb. bucket?
    Does TimBor lose any effectiveness if it sits on a shelf for years before being used?
    A
    Bothe Timbor packets and bucket will last up to 3-5 years, if kept away form heat and moisture.
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    6 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jason
    01/24/2015
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    Approximate amount for basement?
    The Boracare label gives an approximation or how much solution to use for a typical unfinished basement (floor boards, joists, etc). How much should I use (approximately) on a 1000 square foot unfinished basement?
    A
    1.5 pounds of Timbor will treat up to 200 sq. ft of untreated wood. Apply Timbor at a rate of 5 gallons of liquid solution per 1000 square feet of wood surface area. Therefore, you will need to calculate the total of the wood surfaces you wish to treat in the basement to find the amount of Timbor needed.
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  • Asked by Randy from Ottawa, Il.
    11/13/2014
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    Can I use Timbor on firewood that will be burned in the house
    A
    No, you would not want to burn any wood that has been treated with Timbor or any other insecticide. The manufacturers do not recommend this. Any insecticide should not be breathed in, and when burned these toxins can become airborne. It would be suggested to not burn the wood.
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  • Asked by Michael from Emmitsburg, Md
    12/28/2016
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    How long does Timbor last after being mixed with water?
    A

    Timbor should be used or discarded within 24 hours after being mixed with water. 

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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kevin from California
    07/23/2013
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    Will Timbor leave a residue? Bora Care left a glycol residue on all non porous surfaces, i.e metal, wiring, etc
    It even left a residue on concrete. It took quite a bit of cleaning. If I switch to Timbor, this residue will not show up. Is this correct?
    A
    Timbor leaves a white powder on the surface and is more difficult to paint or stain over.  BoraCare tends to only leave a residue if not mixed well with warm/hot water.
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  • Asked by Jason
    01/24/2015
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    Can Timbor be used to remediate dry rot? What percent solution should be used?
    A

    Timbor should only be used on raw wood that ideally is new. Timbor is not water repellant and it will not take care of any rot or mold on the wood. Timbor will only penetrate 1/4 of an inch into the wood and will leave a visible white residue on the surface. Boracare or Boracare with Mold Care would be your best options. As with Timbor, the Boracare will need to be applied to raw natural wood but it can be old or new. The Boracare will penetrate all the way into the wood and will not leave a visible residue on the surface. If the wood is going to continue to be exposed to the outdoor elements, you will need to seal it with a stain or finish of some sort to protect it. If you do this, the Boracare will last for the life of the wood. Boracare will treat and prevent (depending on the rate you use to dilute it) for wood destroying insects such as powderpost beetles, termites, and carpenter ants, as well as wood destroying fungus/rot. The Boracare with Mold Care will cover all of these same preventative measures and it also kills and prevents mold. Please take a look at the Boracare product label for exact instructions for use. You can also reference our article on How To Treat For Dry/Wood Rot.

     

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  • Asked by Becky from Lex, Nc
    07/21/2017
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    Will spraying bleach on top of Timbor on floor joists for mold negate Timbor's effect on mold?
    Spraying where mold returned or was missed
    A

    Timbor does not treat or prevent for mold control. Spraying bleach on top of your application will likely pull or break down some of the particles which likely needs to be done so that you can put a true mold control product like Boracare with Mold Care on your wood to treat it. Also keep in mind, even with the use of proper mold control products to treat wood, if you have mold coming back that is because you have not fixed your moisture problem that is causing it to occur in the first place. You likely want to look at getting a dehumidifier for under your home and in your crawl space or put down a vapor barrier in those areas to cut down on excess moisture accumulating. 

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  • Asked by Robert from Lemon Grove, Ca
    02/28/2018
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    Does Tim-bor Professional treatment have a smell after it is applied?
    A

    Tim-bor Professional is odorless so would not have a smell.

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  • Asked by Anna from Tomah, Wisconsin
    07/09/2018
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    My husband and I sprayed a 15% solution on our log siding over the weekend and it dripped and hardened overnig
    Last weekend, we pressure-washed, hand-scraped, and washed the siding in a TSP and bleach solution. This was what we thought to be the last step before staining.
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    Did you pressure wash and scrape the wood after you applied Tim-Bor? If so, you may have removed much or all of your Timbor treatment. Tim-bor should be applied until the surfaces are wet but not to the point of runoff, and it absorbs about ¼ inch into the wood. If you are treating wood that is exterior wood or wood used for decoration or furnishing that will be stained or painted, then it would best to use Boracare to treat the wood before finishing it. Boracare is the liquid version of Timbor, it absorbs more thoroughly into the wood, and it dries clear and smooth when applied correctly.

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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Glenn
    12/18/2015
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    What type of respiratory or other protective equipment should be used when applying Tim-bor?
    When applying Timbor under an open wood deck with good ventilation should a specific type of protective mask and clothing be used?
    A

    Timbor is actually odorless so you don't necessarily have to wear a protective mask but if you desire to do so anyway, we would recommend using an N95 Valved Respiratory Mask.

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  • Asked by Carl from Orem, Ut
    10/27/2015
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    Can I put finishes over a reclaimed fir beam after I treat it with Timbor on the interior of a home?
    I have several big reclaimed fir (I think) beams going up on the inside of a new home. Can I put something like a clear finish over them after treating with Timbor, after it has dried completely?
    A

    Yes, it is recommended that you use a finish and/or sealant after using Timbor. It will potentially dry with a texture so you may have to sand it first.

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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Steve from Castro Valley, Ca
    02/18/2016
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    Is Timbor harmful to wildlife?
    I seen in an earlier answer a professional staff member stated that "Timbor is not harmful to pets or wildlife" when it clearly states on the bucket/label that "This pesticide is toxic to fish and wildlife" Why is there conflicting answers?
    A

    Timbor is safe around wildlife and/or pets when it is used as directed. While you are doing a treatment, it is recommended that pets/wildlife out of the area until the product has dried completely. It should also not be used directly in sitting water. Timbor is used around structural wood so it should not come in contact with wildlife or pets.

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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ken from Los Angeles, Ca
    12/01/2016
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    Can you use Timbor with anti-freeze to make your own Bora-Care?
    Can you mix car anti-freeze with the powdered Timbor...and paint it on...seems like a cheaper solution to Borocare..which u have to mix 50-50 with water...
    A

    Timbor is not labeled to be used in this manner, and we can make no recommendations on this usage. Should you have any further questions feel free to contact the product manufacturer, Nisus, directly at 800-264-0870.

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  • Asked by Jessica from St. Louis, Mo
    07/28/2014
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    Should all parts of a new construction home be treated with Timbor? (Sheathing, trusses, studs, etc.)
    What percent solution is recommended for a new construction?
    A
    We would recommend treating all wood components of a new construction. The better the coverage, the better the results. To create a 10% solution mix one pound of Timbor to one gallon of water. This solution must be applied twice to a bare wood surface. To create a 15% solution, mix 1.5 pounds of Timbor to one gallon of water. This solution can be applied only once to the wood surface.
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  • Asked by Kevin from Toronto
    03/09/2015
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    I have some old stain on the wood I'd like to protect. Why can I not use Timbor right over the old stain?
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    Timbor is a wood preservative that need to able to penetrate and be absorbed into the wood. If there is a stain, pain, or any type of sealant then the Timbor will not be able to penetrate thus making it ineffective. Any finish that has been applied to wood should be sanded off so that you can apply the Timbor for it to be effective. However, if you are wishing to restain the wood then BoraCare would be a better product because BoraCare dries completely clear whereas Timbor leaves a powdery white film.
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