Thread: House lifting.

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Originally Posted by shunpike

You've swayed me on termites but what about heavy rainy seasons? Rubbing in oil doesn't strike me as being effective enough, but I'm no expert.

you get a company to pump in chemicals into the foundation area, that keeps the termites away for a year

Thanks..but I was thinking more of water damage...I've been convinced I can battle the bugs to a standoff.

wood can withstand rain just by using teak oil or tung oil

you need to reapply every few years to be 100% effective

teak doesn't need it but it will weather to a grey colour