Borer & Termite Proof and Why it is Necessary for Safety
Plywood Furniture is often distinguishable from other furniture materials because of its durability and long-lasting benefit. But, the vital concern of plywood is borer and termite attacks as all the plywood is not borer and termite proof. These pests can destroy your expensive and high-quality furniture due to a lack of proper care. Therefore, the need to choose a borer and termite-proof furniture are necessary.
What is Borer and Termite Proof
Borer and termites are insects or pests, majorly found in monsoon season, that damage your expensive furniture and interior, especially wooden furniture, and convert it into dust. These pests can enter your furniture through wall panels, ceilings, and external walls. The damp areas of your home attract these insects the most.
The anti-termite treatment provides termite-proof ply for furniture. Borer and Termite-proof plywood offer uniform density gradient and a better compact core.
Qualities / Features of a Borer and Termite Proof CenturyPly Plywood
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Glue Line Protection:
During plywood manufacturing, some additives and a unique Glue Line Protection (GLP) formula make them termite-proof. The formula contains a specially formulated protective chemical that fortifies the plywood and makes it borer and termite-proof. This GLP formula resists the mite attack and even destroys them.
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Synthetic Resin Plywood:
A CenturyPly Plywood structure consists of several layers joined using the synthetic phenol-formaldehyde resin that helps safeguard the plywood against termites and borers. This resin provides strong internal bonding between the layers and does not deteriorate under different climatic conditions.
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Boiling Water Resistance Plywood:
CenturyPly Plywoods are chemically treated and manufactured to make them water resistant. As monsoon season brings the most termite infestation, the boiling water resistance grade feature helps to protect the plywood wardrobe under all conditions to keep it safe from termite and borer attacks.
Why Borer and Termite Proof is necessary
Borer and termites are the insects that enter your home without you noticing. And by the time you realize their existence, it becomes too late to take precautionary measures to save your furniture and interior design. That’s why you must have borer and termite-proof plywood furniture.
1. The durability of the furniture:
Because of the complete protection, insects cannot damage and destroy the furniture. Borer and Termite Proof Plywood will make your furniture more durable and last 30-40 years.
2. Cost Savings:
Though borers and termites are small and nearly invisible to the naked eye, they cause damage to the furniture. If your furniture gets borer and termite attacks, it will cost an amount for furniture repair and replacement. In such cases, a borer and termite-proof plywood used in the furniture will offer a great return on investment value as the furniture’s lifespan increases, and there will be no further maintenance costs.
Prerequisites for keeping the furniture safe
Having borer and termite-proof plywood furniture is not enough. Some prerequisites are needed to keep that furniture safe. Some of these are:
- Sunlight is necessary as it is a natural disinfectant.
- Proper ventilation is mandatory to avoid moisture absorption.
- Use a dry microfiber cloth or non-toxic cleaners to clean the furniture.
- Always keep the wooden ply on a tiled or concrete base and avoid direct soil contact.
- Regular Pest Control every 1-2 years helps keep the furniture safe.
Conclusion
The areas prone to moisture as the bathroom, kitchen, and pool area, need borer and termite-proof plywood material. CenturyPly Plywood offers various anti termite plywood varieties. Using this for your furniture will provide complete protection and retain the high-quality and structural integrity of the ply.
It’s time to stop worrying about your furniture during monsoon season, as CenturyPly is here for your help. With CenturyPly Plywood, we assure you of the quality and durability with minimum or zero maintenance.