Hi
We have evidence of woodworm in our loft timbers. We got it checked out at the end of last year and were told it might be inactive. Although the house was a new build, the builders had decided to use reclaimed wood for the rafters. It is believed that the woodworm is likely to be signs of a previous rather the current infestation...
However, seeing as it was Nov/Dec when they came, they said the woodworm would be dormant even if it was active. I was advised to put some masking tape on the timbers and see if holes appear by next Autumn. Greta idea. Trouble is, on looking in the loft today I saw that the tape has all come unstuck. I could re-apply it, but chances are it will just unstick again.
So i wondered if anyone can think of another way for me to check whether it is active over the next few months?
Cheers
Max
We have evidence of woodworm in our loft timbers. We got it checked out at the end of last year and were told it might be inactive. Although the house was a new build, the builders had decided to use reclaimed wood for the rafters. It is believed that the woodworm is likely to be signs of a previous rather the current infestation...
However, seeing as it was Nov/Dec when they came, they said the woodworm would be dormant even if it was active. I was advised to put some masking tape on the timbers and see if holes appear by next Autumn. Greta idea. Trouble is, on looking in the loft today I saw that the tape has all come unstuck. I could re-apply it, but chances are it will just unstick again.
So i wondered if anyone can think of another way for me to check whether it is active over the next few months?
Cheers
Max
