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    The document discusses the causes of termites in timber, which include moisture, gaps in foundations, and wood touching houses, and provides ways to prevent termite infestation such as cleaning gutters, proper drainage, regular inspections, and keeping wood away from homes. It also discusses the causes of water stains on timber like moisture from rain or bathrooms, and ways to prevent them including using dry heat, oil, or mild abrasives.

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    The document discusses the causes of termites in timber, which include moisture, gaps in foundations, and wood touching houses, and provides ways to prevent termite infestation such as cleaning gutters, proper drainage, regular inspections, and keeping wood away from homes. It also discusses the causes of water stains on timber like moisture from rain or bathrooms, and ways to prevent them including using dry heat, oil, or mild abrasives.

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    FATINUR SYAMIMI BINTI HANISHAM (03DSB21F1010)

    TAMAN SISWA, JITRA, KEDAH

    TERMITES IN TIMBER
    CAUSES WAYS TO PREVENT

    Clean your gutters.


    Moisture. Even if it’s not the rainy season, there can still be Talk to a landscape specialist about proper drainage
    plenty of moisture in and around home to attract termites.As in your yard.
    example, poor drainage, too much moisture in an attic or Get a regular plumbing inspection, and make
    crawl space because of poor ventilation, septic system backs plumbing repairs as soon as they are needed.
    up or your plumbing fails. Have your crawl space and attic checked, and make
    any corrections that are needed to the ventilation.

    Gaps in the Foundation. The area is dark and moist all the
    time, and it creates the perfect home for termites. If there are
    Make sure you check your home regularly and fill any
    any gaps or cracks in your foundation, termites will channel
    cracks you note.
    through them in search of food, and they are likely to find it in
    your home.

    Wood Touching the House. Termites eat wood. If there is


    Keep wood away from your home. That includes
    any wood touching your home, the termites may be attracted
    untreated mulch, stacks of firewood, branches, and
    to it. When they are finished eating it, they may keep on
    moving right into your house, dining on the wooden beams,
    dead shrubs. These can all attract termites and serve BEDROOM DOOR FRAME
    as conduits into your home.
    floors, and more.
    MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR
    TAMAN SISWA, JITRA, KEDAH

    WATER STAIN
    What Causes Water Stain ?
    Moisture. When wood exposed to moisture, it will
    penetrate the wood’s protective finish. As examples, rain,
    drinks and moisture in the bathroom. The lighter the
    stain, the easier it will be to remove. White or light-colored
    stains are usually caused by steam, while dark stains are
    more difficult (but not impossible) to get rid of, because
    the liquid has surpassed the polished surface and gone
    into the wood.

    How to Prevent Water Marks


    On Timber ?
    Using Dry Heat (Iron/Hair Dryer)
    Try to evaporate the trapped moisture with a completely dry iron (no water/steam function on) or a hair dryer. When
    using an iron, put a towel or cloth over the stain and iron lightly (on the lowest setting) and check your progress every 10
    seconds. With a hair dryer, set it to low and go back and forth over the stain for about 10 minutes.
    Using Oil (Mayonnaise/Petroleum Jelly)
    This method attempts to penetrate the wood finish and replace the trapped moisture with oil. Whether you’re using
    mayo (full fat) or petroleum jelly, the idea is to apply a small portion to a cleaning cloth and buff out the water stain. If it
    doesn’t work after the buffing, you can try applying the mayo or petroleum jelly to the stain and let it sit overnight.
    Using Mild Abrasives (Toothpaste/Baking Soda/Salt)
    Buff out water stains on wood with a mild abrasive. Using a non-gel (plain white) toothpaste, baking soda paste or salt
    paste (adding a few drops of water to form the pastes), gently rub the mixture into the stain. Be sure to go along the
    grain of the wood.
    BATHROOM DOOR FRAME
    TAMAN SISWA, JITRA, KEDAH

    DOOR FRAME

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