Why You Should Consult Experts Before Treating Timber
Posted on: 12 March 2018
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Some people who have not stored timber properly for a long time may decide to treat it before using it during a construction project. Such people need to consult timber experts before implementing any treatment option so that the homeowner avoids making several mistakes. Below are some mistakes that can be prevented by talking to timber experts before requesting any additional timber treatment before the use of the timber.
Misdiagnosis of Any Damage
One of the key problems that you can avoid by talking to experts is the mistake of misdiagnosis. For example, timber that has been incorrectly stored can deteriorate due to insect infestation or fungal decay. Can you tell the difference between those two conditions? Any mistake that you make during the diagnosis can cause you to implement the wrong treatment option. Experts can help you to identify the right problem so that the most appropriate treatment is selected.
Misunderstanding Structural Implications
The treatment option that you select should also be in line with any possible structural implications associated with the deterioration that you see or suspect. For example, some defects may only pose an aesthetic problem while other defects can threaten the structural integrity of the structure that you build with the defective timber. An expert can help you to ascertain whether the defects in your improperly stored timber will pose structural problems. Correct remedial steps can then be taken to forestall those structural problems that may arise.
Biased Solutions from Treatment Companies
The involvement of a timber expert can also safeguard you from being made to implement more treatment than is actually necessary. Such an outcome can result in case you rely on the suggestions of timber treatment companies when you want to retreat your poorly stored timber before using it. Some timber treatment company representatives may ask you to use more treatment than is necessary because they stand to benefit when you go ahead with those treatments. An expert can prevent such overtreatment by assessing the condition of the timber in relation to your application.
It is important for you to be cautious when you are selecting the expert who will examine your timber before suggesting what treatment is necessary. Find someone who is independent and doesn't stand to benefit when you select some kinds of treatment. That independent expert will give you objective recommendations that will help you to attain your construction objectives in a cost-effective way.