Damage to timber by insects

Timber structures are best protected from damage by insects through proper design and construction procedures, and accurate specification including species selection and preservative treatment where necessary. The main insects that may cause damage to timber are:

• termites
• Iyctids
• furniture beetles

Reference: Timber Datafile P4 – Timber – Design for Durability of the NAFI Timber Manual.

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Department of Architecture
University of Tasmania