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Most log home stains, like Sansin's products for instance,
use Boron for the same reasons we do. It is great at repelling
vermin, mildew and insects, and causes the wool to be fire
resistant. It is also natural as it comes from Borax which is
a native found compound using the element Boron. It is also
believed to be a nutritionally important mineral to bone
health. In areas with Boron deficient soils Boron is added to
fertilizers for increased plant growth.
Did you see the commercials in the 60's about the 20 mule
team Borax? There it was extracted for use as a water softener
and laundry soap, called "Boraxo".
Tim-bor is a product which uses boron to do similar
things.
Here is how their company explains how it
works:
Tim-bor is a water soluble inorganic borage salt with
insecticidal and fungicidal properties effective against
wood-destroying organisms, including:
- Subterranean termites,
- Drywood termites
- Dampwood termites
- Carpenter ants
- PowderPost Beetles
- False PowderPost Beetles
- Furniture and Deathwatch Beetles
- Old House Borers
- Longhorn Beetles
- Ambrosia Beetle
Tim-bor can be applied
as a solution, foam or dust for wood treatment against wood
destroying organisms and as a solution or dust for general
insect control. Tim-bor, applied as a solution or foam to
wood, will penetrate into the wood to various depths dependent
on the moisture in the wood and the wood species. The active
ingredient does not break down, therefore as normal moisture
changes occur in the wood, Tim-bor is always available to be
drawn deeper into the wood over time, providing long lasting
protection. When used as a dust or as a crack and crevice
solution, Tim-bor is not repellent to general
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