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  • Asked by Aj
    09/16/2009
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    How long does a Timbor treatment last? How often would a crawlspace need to be treated?
    A
    The manufacturer states that Timbor will last for the life of the wood as long as the wood is not exposed to rain or flooding.  It will stay in the wood forever because of how it bonds to the cells of the wood.
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    181 of 191 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nick
    09/29/2009
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    What is the shelf life of Timbor?
    How long can Timbor be stored? Does it have an expiration time limit? Is it harmful to humans? Can it be used in kitchens?
    A
    Timbor is a wood treatment product that is mixed with water in a one gallon sprayer and applied to raw, untreated, unsealed, unpainted wood.  It can be used on any raw wood anywhere in the house.  Timbor is made from the element Borate, which is a natural occuring element in the earth.  It is very safe and non-toxic.  Timbor will last for years on the shelf as long as it is not exposed to moisture or water.
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    38 of 44 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by J.r.
    10/12/2009
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    How often would I have to replenish the surface if I used Timbor on a log home?
    The surface will be stained with a Behr siding product for sealing/staining purposes.
    A

    Timbor is more typically used on wood that will not be exposed to weathering and the outside.  You would need to re-apply the Timbor each time you re-sealed the wood with the Behr product.  The same company that makes Timbor makes a product called Bora-Care.  It is more expensive, but it is a liquid solution instead of a powder.  The Bora-Care will penetrate deeper in the wood, and protect the wood indefinitely so you would not have to re apply the product ever again.   Also, Bora-Care dries clear and is easier to paint or stain over whereas the Timbor leaves a white powder on the surface and is more difficult to paint or stain.  

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    74 of 81 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike
    12/14/2009
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    Can exterior house paint be applied over Timbor-treated wood?
    Will a primer paint, such as Kilz, perform normally when applied to Timbor treated wood?
    A
    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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    79 of 84 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Robert
    03/18/2010
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    Would you recommend Timbor or Bora-Care?
    I recently had my house treated due to termite infestation. After they finished treating my house, the inspector said he noticed some fungus on some of the floor joist's and recommended me using Timbor. With no signs of any infestation, and assuming that their treatment took care of the termites, would you recommend Timbor or Bora-Care?
    A
    Timbor is perfectly fine for treating fungus because fungus is a growth on the surface of the wood.  Timbor only really is for protecting new wood that you know does not have any issues or wood that you only need to treat the surface for because Timbor will not penetrate very deep into the wood.  However, what you want to be sure of is that the growth is in fact fungus, and not mold.  Timbor or Bora-Care will not treat mold, so you would want to purchase Bora-Care with Mold Care if in fact it was mold.
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    33 of 40 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Margrey
    05/25/2010
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    I have a house made of Douglas Fir. I treated it 9 years ago with Timbor. When do I retreat the house?
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    If you have sealed the outside of the house, then Timbor can stay in the wood a very long time; sometimes 20 years or more.  If the house has not been sealed or protected lately, then it would probably be time to treat again.  The treatment will last longer after you apply it if it is sealed and protected. 
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    15 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Carol
    09/13/2010
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    Recommended termite treatment(s)?
    I have an 80 year old wood frame house set on piers over bare earth. I have had problems with drywood termites between the finish floor, subfloor and around the window frames. I have had the house tented twice. I would like to treat the house myself to get rid of any current activity and prevent against future activity. What products would you recommend? I have Timbor that I bought from you years ago, but I am wondering if I should plan on a more aggressive attack with another product?
    A
    Timbor is a great product, but it does not penetrate or last as long as another product made by the same company called Bora-Care.  Bora-Care is the best wood treatment product available because it penetrates all the way through a piece of wood where Timbor will only penetrate the outer coating.  If you have older wood then you should always use Bora-Care. Bora-Care will also stay in the wood forever, preventing any new infestations for years to come.
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    116 of 119 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jose
    04/10/2011
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    How much Timbor should I spray over the wood to be treated is enough? Can I apply either too much or too little?
    A
    You only need to apply the Timbor solution so the wood is wet.  You should not apply the product so it starts to drip and runoff, that is too much.  Just enough to wet the surface and evenly coat all exposed sides of the wood, like you are spray painting it.
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    37 of 41 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gina
    04/12/2011
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    I was taught to use Timbor for roach and German roach control, any guarantee that it works for these pests?
    A

    No. Timbor is not labeled for roach control and would not be the best choice for this type of application. If you have a current infestation of roaches we recommend the products that come in our Roach Control Kit. The products in the Roach Control Kit are perfect for most roach control problems in most indoor settings. This professional kit includes Cyzmic CS Insecticide for spraying the outside perimeter of the home and inside underneath appliances, behind cabinets, under toilets and sinks, etc.  Advion Roach Bait Gel--one of the best roach baits on the market. Advion can be applied up high in the kitchen in the corner of cabinets and in cracks and crevices in kitchens and bathrooms. The bait contains a slow-acting poison that attracts and kills feeding roaches, who also spread the bait to other roaches by contact or by sharing food. Finally,  Gentrol Point Source stations provide an IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) that will stop roaches from laying eggs, helping to halt the infestation. The combination of an IGR with roach bait is a highly effective roach control strategy that is widely used by pest control professionals.

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    4 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Karl from Arlee, Montana
    09/26/2011
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    To stop existing wood rot, will flooding it with Tim-Bor stop it or must I use Bora-care?
    Do you have a product that treats fence posts?
    A
    Bora-Care is the best product for treating wood by far.  If you have existing wood rot then you definitely want to apply Bora-Care because it penetrates deeper than Timbor and will have a better chance at stopping the progression of the wood rot.
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    25 of 27 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Rob from Brevard, Nc
    01/07/2012
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    How long does it take Timbor to kill the bugs that have infected my wood? It will be used to build furniture.
    A
    Depending on thickness of the wood, Timbor can take up to 30 days or more to completely kill the insects inside the wood.  However, it will only kill beetles that are active since Timbor kills the insects when they eat the wood, they ingest the Timbor at the same time.  Beetles can remain dormant for years, and so if some beetles are dormant now, they will not die.  They will not die until they become active and begin eating again.
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    28 of 30 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by J from Redwood City Ca
    06/24/2012
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    Is timbor effective at killing silverfish? Also,is it ok to paint over plywood after treatment with timbor?
    I asked about silverfish because after spraying the cracks of my garage framing,I noticed the silverfish running out of the cracks.
    A
    Timbor is not actually labeled for silverfish though it may actually eliminate silverfish that come into contact with treated areas. Any primer or paint can be applied to Timbor treated wood as long as the Timbor application is completely dry to the touch.
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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Peter from Calgary Alberta
    10/12/2012
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    do you ship to Canada - where can I get in Calgary Canada?
    A
    Unfortunately we do not ship to Canada at this time.  Many of our Canadian customers will have a product shipped to someone in the United States that they happen to know like a friend or family member, and they they forward it onto Canada. We do offer FREE shipping within the US. We are not sure where you can get these products in Canada
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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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 Joerg from West Point Va.
    03/27/2013
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    Can Timbor also be used to treat black mold growing on wood surfaces?
    A
    Timbor is not labeled to treat mold at all and will not work for this use. Boracare with Moldcare is the only product that we carry for treating mold on bare wood. Boracare with Moldcare will kill the mold spore but you will need to use a product such as Mold-Clean prior to apply Boracare with Moldcare to remove the mold stain.
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    31 of 37 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by James from Captain Cook, Hi
    04/24/2013
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    Powder post beetles are infesteing the paper mache art I create. How can I stop them?
    I use flour/water/newspaper mix to make my paper mache art. Can I add Timbor to my flour/water mix, or should I spray my sculptures after they dry? They are painted after with acrylic paint.
    A
    We do not have any experience with treating paper mache. We recommend you contact the manufacturer of Timbor for more information. You can reach Nisus by calling 800-264-0870
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jeri from Riverside, Ca 92506
    05/16/2013
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    Timbor was recommended to us to treat wood that is exposed to rain and has rotted.
    We were told it is a water repellent that causes water to crystalize. We plan to trim the wood beam back, and prime and paint also. If Timbor does not do this, is there a Boron mineral solution that would? what is your recommendation
    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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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jerry from Dover, Oh
    05/29/2013
    Q
    ll timbor harm wiring and plumbing pvc or copper
    A
    I'm sorry but we do not know what you are trying to ask. Please rephrase your question or statement so we can better assist you.
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    2 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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.
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