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How to protect outdoor timber effectively Wave goodbye to constant recoating: not only will timber stay looking brand-new, but it will also last you many years. Wooden terraces aren’t to be feared Trust in Bochemit’s wood protection system so that your terrace stays beautiful and healthy for longer. Even old wood can be reused Repurposing old wood has become as prescient an issue as ever Provence in your garden - with Bochemit Get inspired on how to conjure up a corner of Provence in your own back garden. Raised flower beds - How to For the flowerbed to serve you well for as long as possible, we would urge you to extend its life by employing appropriate preventative impregnation techniques. There is More to Roof Reconstruction than a Change of Roof Covering The most common cause for roof reconstruction is leakage into the roof cladding. When this occurs, you need to do more than just replace the damaged roof covering or, where for more extensive damage,… Step-by-step guide to renovating a garden bench Is your wooden garden bench looking past its best? With BOCHEMIT, it will be as good as new! How to choose the right medicine Choosing the right impregnating agent to chemically preserve or repair timber is hardly rocket science. How to Ensure Proper Impregnation Once you have chosen the best BOCHEMIT product for you (get advice on product selection here), it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get down to work. Preserving Modern Timber Buildings To preserve modern timber structures, a sensible design and the selection of durable timbers highly resistant to biological pests is essential from the outset. Impregnated wood - the starting point for quality roofing However, it is also fundamental that structural timber should be protected against wood-decaying fungi, insects and mould. For a Lasting Pergola If you don’t want your well-deserved peace and quiet in your pergola to be disturbed by the woodworm-drilling or views of unsightly wood-decaying mould and fungi, we suggest that you use our… Extending Timber’s Longevity Preservation is at the heart of everything. Essentially, timber can be preserved in two ways - structurally and chemically. Don’t Let Dry Rot Move into Your Home! It all starts out with an inconspicuous mould forming in the recess of the wall and ends with the desperate homeowner gradually detecting irreparable damage in the timber structure. Thorough Repair Required Timber infested by woodworms, longhorn beetles, dry rot, polypores or other pests can be a nightmare for any builder or property owner. Dual Anti-Pest, Fire-Retardant Protection In the event of fire, all persons must be able to evacuate the building as quickly as possible in order to save as many lives as possible and to secure the property. Returning Timber to its Original Beauty Wood is a natural material and is therefore susceptible to degradation. Weather conditions (rainfall and direct sunlight) can cause wood to become grey and faded. It is only natural for terraces,…