All guides
WoodRenovation & Damp
Wood in the home: moisture and movement, engineered panels and formaldehyde, and termites
Why do timber doors crack or wood floors swell? The link between wood and air humidity, the difference between solid wood and engineered panels (MDF, plywood, particleboard) and formaldehyde emission standards, and how to protect a building from termites.
Building pests and termites: the signs, prevention through moisture control and keeping wood off soil, and when you need a pest control company
Subterranean termites reach wood through mud tubes from the soil. The signs, prevention steps around the house (drainage, trees, stacked wood, sealing cracks), control methods, and how to choose a pest control company, from U.S. EPA guidance.