Chances are you have a pest problem, possibly carpenter ants or powder post beetles. You have a choice of two treatments if the problem is not so advanced that you need a total beam replacement. You can use an Injector Plug to deliver a slow penetrating treatment that will allow the pesticide to soak into the wood timber.

A high density polyurethane... Our products are NOT made from soft EPS Styrofoam. This enables us to make exact replicas of wood products without the worry of rotting, splitting, warping, and fading. There is many more benefit to polyurethane you can learn more by the link below...

Everyone has the same reaction when they see our Faux Wood Beams for the first time. They have to touch one to "see" with their own hands that it is not real wood. Next they have to pick up the beam to see how light it is. Shocked, surprised, and delighted. They can't believe it.

YES. The basement is the coldest place in your house. Up to 35% of the energy losses in your house come from the basement, so it most definitely needs to be insulated. A well-insulated basement will save money normally spent on heating, and improves the comfort level of your house. Many customers complain about dampness in a cold basement, and the only way to fix this is to make sure it is insulated properly.

EPA has factsheets about disposing of treated wood, including Questions & Answers about wood treated with chromated copper arsenate.

Stability - every piece of wood is different and therefore reacts to seasonal changes differently. Our I-beams have a MDF core, with a hardwood frame. This creates consistent seasonal movement in all pieces. More stability equals more reliable trackwork and running of trains. Consistency - the I-beams are produced on dedicated machines and are therefore consistent in tolerance. This makes for easy and reliable assembly. Weight - we have achieved great strength with low weight.

Treated wood guarantees a much longer life for the understructure of your deck. Since many of today’s composite decking products are guaranteed for 20 years or more, it is unwise to use untreated lumber for the deck structure. Even in dry climates, it is advisable to use treated joists, and many decking manufacturers require the use of treated lumber to maintain the warranty.

This discoloration my represent a condition called acanthosis. Acanthosis nigricans is a condition in which the skin at specific sites – most commonly the neck, groin region, under the breasts and arms – becomes darker in color and is often said to appear velvety. Acanthosis is an outwardly visible sign of insulin resistance with elevated levels of insulin. The level of insulin resistance determines the severity of acanthosis. Acanthosis can occur in any race.

Any mouth sore that persists for more than a week should be examined by your dentist. Leukoplakia is a thick, whitish-color patch that forms on the cheeks, gums or tongue and is caused by excess cell growth. It is common among tobacco users and can also result from irritations such as ill-filling dentures or a habit of chewing on one's cheek. The danger of leukoplakia is that it can progress to cancer. Your dentist may want to take a biopsy if the leukoplakia appears to be threatening.

If you are a headache sufferer, your obvious concern is to obtain safe, dependable relief. You should avoid making things worse by using drugs, even over-the-counter nonprescription drugs that can have serious side effects and dangerous interactions with other medications or supplements you take. You should also be aware that many people experience what are termed "analgesic rebound headaches" from taking painkillers every day, or nearly every day.

We have never had any documented evidence that insects got in to an attic through our ridge vent. Wasps and hornets do not build nests in our products. The size of our openings are the smallest openings recommend by most major building codes for vent openings.

First and foremost, if one hole is found, repair the damage immediately. Once woodpeckers see a hole they think it is a safe area and the holes will actually attract more woodpeckers. Unfortunately there is no commercial repellant that works effectively. However any kind of streamer-like object that moves in the wind and especially a shiny object that reflects sunlight in a random pattern, will work best to scare woodpeckers into finding a more secure place to nest.

Any mouth sore that persists for more than a week should be examined by your dentist. Leukoplakia is a thick, whitish-color patch that forms on the cheeks, gums or tongue and is caused by excess cell growth. It is common among tobacco users and can also result from irritations such as ill-filling dentures or a habit of chewing on one's cheek. The danger of leukoplakia is that it can progress to cancer. Your dentist may want to take a biopsy if the leukoplakia appears to be threatening.

Yes. The majority of our homes are built over full basements. Depending on the topography of the land, either a full basement or a crawl space can be used since our pre-cut log homes are constructed upon "conventional" sub floors with ease.

The size of a custom electronic device can be very small. Industry trends in semiconductor devices dictate the ever-shrinking sizes and lowering power consumptions. Using up-to-date, or even tomorrow's devices, is a cornerstone of the success of CSE in new product development. This is possible with diligent research. However, should a small form-factor be a priority design goal, custom integrated circuits might be necessary. See our Links page for more information.

Only if you put it on your pancakes! Yes, you need to be down right worried sick. Your tree has borers, and I'm not talking about dull people. Sprinkle paradychlorabenzene moth crystals around the base and spray immediately with 6 Tbs. Murphy's oil soap once a week for four weeks. SPRAY EARLY IN THE MORNING. My gardener deeply scraped the trunks of my sweetgum, maple and laurel oaks. He said "no problem", and that it would heal. Still, I'm concerned! He uses a riding lawn mower.

We search for sources of wood that meet our standards for wholesomeness and are careful to only process wood that is free of harmful chemicals and contaminants.

This will not affect your vision and will gradually resolve on its own. What does the follow-up after the surgery involve? The patient is sent home the day of the surgery, and seen the following day in the office for the one-day follow up visit. The next appointments occur one week and one month later. Most people can resume their usual activities 24 to 48 hours after surgery.