Tim-Bor Professional Insecticide

Tim-Bor borate insecticide powder defends your wood structures against wood-ingesting insects such as termites, house borers, powderpost beetles and carpenter ants. Mixed with water and sprayed onto bare wood, Tim-Bor provides low cost, long term protection.
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$155.99
By Sashco

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Rot, weather, insects, fungi all pose a serious threat to your logs. Protect your investment—treat your logs first to make them last. Tim-bor helps protect your home from the costly damage caused by rot and insect infestation.

Where to Use
• Above-ground wood surfaces, including logs, timbers, dimensional lumber, siding, etc.
• Wood subject to direct moisture contact must be coated with a good water-repellent finish after treating with Tim-bor.

Where Not to Use
• Any wood with a stain or coating on it. Tim-bor will not penetrate coatings to provide the necessary protection.

Tim-Bor Coverage Rates:
• One 25 lb. /6 gal. pail will cover approx. 4,000 sq. ft. at 10% solution.
• One 1.5 lb. packet will cover approx. 200 sq. ft. at 10% solution.

Application Range:
• 40̊ F (4̊ C) to 90̊ F (32̊ C)

Application Methods:
• Brushing, spraying, dipping, kerf-flooding or hole flooding.

Compatibility:
• Tim-bor will not interfere with the adhesion of most wood stains and coatings. The surface should be completely dry before applying any coating.

Effective Against:
• Rot, fungal decay and most woodboring insects.
• Tim-Bor does not control carpenter bees or the organisms that cause blue stain - the gray to black marking often present in dry wood. If blue stain is a problem, an additional fungicide may be needed.

Clean Up:
• Use soap and water to clean equipment, skin, and clothing.

Tim-Bor Professional Insecticide Resources:
Tim-Bor Professional Insecticide Info
Tim-Bor Professional Insecticide SDS

Sashco Technical Support
If you have questions or issues regarding the Sashco line of products, Sashco Technical Support is available at 800-767-5656.

Surface Preparation
• Wood surface must be bare: free of dirt, wax, mill glaze and surface finishes.
• Remove all previous coatings by media blasting, sanding, chemical stripping and/or power washing. Surface discoloration from mold or mildew should be treated with Sashco’s CPR Log Cleaner & Brightener before applying Tim-bor.
• Do not apply to frozen wood. Log (not air) temperature must be between 40̊ F and 90̊ F. It is best to apply Tim-bor to dry wood.

Mixing Tim-bor:
• Mix at the rate of one pound, or loosely packed quart, to one gallon of water. The Tim-bor mixture requires only mild stirring before application. The mixture will be clear and water thin. With this mixture, all application methods described herein will yield a minimum retention level of 0.24 pounds per cubic foot boric acid equivalent to 1/2”.

Applying Tim-bor
1. Mix Tim-bor at a rate of 1-pound (1 loosely packed quart) to 1-gallon of water.
2. Wood must be clean and bare; free of dirt, wax, mill glaze and surface finishes, and wood surface temperature above 40̊ F.
3. Apply Tim-bor at the rate of 1 mixed gallon per 150 sq. ft of wood surface. Apply a second coat 4 to 24 hours later. Thoroughly soak cut ends, checks and cracks.
4. Coat the logs with a water-repellent finish after the Tim-bor solution has thoroughly dried. Use a moisture meter to verify that the log’s moisture content doesn’t exceed 19%.
Please Note: Treated wood must be protected from direct contact with moisture or the active ingredient may leach out. It’s best to wait at least 48 hours (in warm, dry weather; longer in cool, humid weather) after applying Tim-bor to coat wood with a water-repellent finish. Let the surface thoroughly dry and brush away any crystals that appear before staining. Use a moisture meter to verify that the logs’ moisture content doesn’t exceed 19%.

Brushing or Spraying:
• Apply Tim-bor at a rate of 1 mixed gallon per 150 sq. ft of wood surface. Apply a second coat 4 to 24 hours later. Thoroughly soak cut ends and apply to checks and cracks.

Kerf-Flooding, Hole Flooding, and Spraying/ Brushing:
• Logs 9” in diameter and larger are often kerfed to control unwanted checking.
• When kerfing a log in the shape of a trough (with 3/8” wide chain saw to a depth of 3”), simply pour the Tim-bor solution into the kerf. Fill the kerf at a rate of 15 to 20 lineal feet per mixed gallon. Let soak. It will take 1 to 2 days for the logs to absorb all the liquid. Protection may also be gained by pouring powdered Tim-bor into the kerf (0.2 to 0.3 pounds per lineal foot).
• Pour water into the kerf to dissolve and carry the Tim-bor into the wood. Brush or spray the exterior of the logs with more Tim-bor after either of these methods as described above.

Dipping:
• Dip logs or lumber in Tim-bor for 6 to 10 minutes, depending on log diameter. Let excess liquid drain back into the tank, dip again 24 hours later. Cover wood with a tarp or place in a shed for at least 48 hours prior to coating with a good exterior finish.

Product Questions

  • Is this any different from Penetreat?

    No this is essentially the same product but rebranded. 

  • Is it okay to mix Tim-Bor in with my stain?

    No. It should be used to soak into the bare wood itself. That way you get good protection. It should be used under and not over a coat of stain.

  • Does Tim-Bor work if there is already stain on the wood?

    By having a coat of stain already on the wood you would be preventing the treatment to truly soak into the wood and it would not work.

  • Does Tim-Bor protect against carpenter bees?

    No they will not be affected by borate treatments.

DETAILS

Rot, weather, insects, fungi all pose a serious threat to your logs. Protect your investment—treat your logs first to make them last. Tim-bor helps protect your home from the costly damage caused by rot and insect infestation.

Where to Use
• Above-ground wood surfaces, including logs, timbers, dimensional lumber, siding, etc.
• Wood subject to direct moisture contact must be coated with a good water-repellent finish after treating with Tim-bor.

Where Not to Use
• Any wood with a stain or coating on it. Tim-bor will not penetrate coatings to provide the necessary protection.

Tim-Bor Coverage Rates:
• One 25 lb. /6 gal. pail will cover approx. 4,000 sq. ft. at 10% solution.
• One 1.5 lb. packet will cover approx. 200 sq. ft. at 10% solution.

Application Range:
• 40̊ F (4̊ C) to 90̊ F (32̊ C)

Application Methods:
• Brushing, spraying, dipping, kerf-flooding or hole flooding.

Compatibility:
• Tim-bor will not interfere with the adhesion of most wood stains and coatings. The surface should be completely dry before applying any coating.

Effective Against:
• Rot, fungal decay and most woodboring insects.
• Tim-Bor does not control carpenter bees or the organisms that cause blue stain - the gray to black marking often present in dry wood. If blue stain is a problem, an additional fungicide may be needed.

Clean Up:
• Use soap and water to clean equipment, skin, and clothing.

Tim-Bor Professional Insecticide Resources:
Tim-Bor Professional Insecticide Info
Tim-Bor Professional Insecticide SDS

Sashco Technical Support
If you have questions or issues regarding the Sashco line of products, Sashco Technical Support is available at 800-767-5656.

MORE INFORMATION

Surface Preparation
• Wood surface must be bare: free of dirt, wax, mill glaze and surface finishes.
• Remove all previous coatings by media blasting, sanding, chemical stripping and/or power washing. Surface discoloration from mold or mildew should be treated with Sashco’s CPR Log Cleaner & Brightener before applying Tim-bor.
• Do not apply to frozen wood. Log (not air) temperature must be between 40̊ F and 90̊ F. It is best to apply Tim-bor to dry wood.

Mixing Tim-bor:
• Mix at the rate of one pound, or loosely packed quart, to one gallon of water. The Tim-bor mixture requires only mild stirring before application. The mixture will be clear and water thin. With this mixture, all application methods described herein will yield a minimum retention level of 0.24 pounds per cubic foot boric acid equivalent to 1/2”.

Applying Tim-bor
1. Mix Tim-bor at a rate of 1-pound (1 loosely packed quart) to 1-gallon of water.
2. Wood must be clean and bare; free of dirt, wax, mill glaze and surface finishes, and wood surface temperature above 40̊ F.
3. Apply Tim-bor at the rate of 1 mixed gallon per 150 sq. ft of wood surface. Apply a second coat 4 to 24 hours later. Thoroughly soak cut ends, checks and cracks.
4. Coat the logs with a water-repellent finish after the Tim-bor solution has thoroughly dried. Use a moisture meter to verify that the log’s moisture content doesn’t exceed 19%.
Please Note: Treated wood must be protected from direct contact with moisture or the active ingredient may leach out. It’s best to wait at least 48 hours (in warm, dry weather; longer in cool, humid weather) after applying Tim-bor to coat wood with a water-repellent finish. Let the surface thoroughly dry and brush away any crystals that appear before staining. Use a moisture meter to verify that the logs’ moisture content doesn’t exceed 19%.

Brushing or Spraying:
• Apply Tim-bor at a rate of 1 mixed gallon per 150 sq. ft of wood surface. Apply a second coat 4 to 24 hours later. Thoroughly soak cut ends and apply to checks and cracks.

Kerf-Flooding, Hole Flooding, and Spraying/ Brushing:
• Logs 9” in diameter and larger are often kerfed to control unwanted checking.
• When kerfing a log in the shape of a trough (with 3/8” wide chain saw to a depth of 3”), simply pour the Tim-bor solution into the kerf. Fill the kerf at a rate of 15 to 20 lineal feet per mixed gallon. Let soak. It will take 1 to 2 days for the logs to absorb all the liquid. Protection may also be gained by pouring powdered Tim-bor into the kerf (0.2 to 0.3 pounds per lineal foot).
• Pour water into the kerf to dissolve and carry the Tim-bor into the wood. Brush or spray the exterior of the logs with more Tim-bor after either of these methods as described above.

Dipping:
• Dip logs or lumber in Tim-bor for 6 to 10 minutes, depending on log diameter. Let excess liquid drain back into the tank, dip again 24 hours later. Cover wood with a tarp or place in a shed for at least 48 hours prior to coating with a good exterior finish.

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PRODUCT QUESTIONS

Product Questions

  • Is this any different from Penetreat?

    No this is essentially the same product but rebranded. 

  • Is it okay to mix Tim-Bor in with my stain?

    No. It should be used to soak into the bare wood itself. That way you get good protection. It should be used under and not over a coat of stain.

  • Does Tim-Bor work if there is already stain on the wood?

    By having a coat of stain already on the wood you would be preventing the treatment to truly soak into the wood and it would not work.

  • Does Tim-Bor protect against carpenter bees?

    No they will not be affected by borate treatments.