Tim-bor | EPA Registered Borate-Based, Wood Preservative

What is Tim-bor Wood Preservative? Tim-bor® is an EPA registered borate-based, wood preservative. Borates are well-known across the world for their protective qualities. Tim-bor Wood Preservative is highly effective in the prevention of most rot and wood-boring insects. When using Tim-bor, a protective “shell” coating that helps defend your home against dry rot, wet rot, and brown rot as well as termites, house borers, powder post beetles and carpenter ants. Tim-bor Wood Preservative can be applied by brushing, spraying, dipping, kerf-flooding or hole flooding. It comes in powder form and just needs to be mixed with water for application. Tim-bor is packaged in two convenient sizes: 6-gallon pails that are easy to carry and double as a handy source for mixing the solution and the 1.5 pound packet—perfect for smaller jobs. Where Should I Use Tim-bor Wood Preservative? Use Tim-bor Wood Preservative on 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. Apply Tim-bor at a rate of 1 mixed gallon per 150 square feet of wood surface. Apply a second coat 4 to 24 hours later. Thoroughly soak cut ends and apply to checks and cracks. Coverage Rate A 6-gallon / 25 lb. size: 27 will make 27 gallons of a 10% solution that will cover 4,050 SF of log surface. 1.5 pound packet: will make approx 1.5 gallons of a 10% solution that will cover. 240 SF of log surface. Tim-bor Wood Preservative can be applied by brushing, spraying, dipping, kerf-flooding or hole flooding. It comes in powder form and just needs to be mixed with water for application. Tim-bor is packaged in two convenient sizes: 6-gallon pails that are easy to carry and double as a handy source for mixing the solution and the 1.5 lb. packet—perfect for smaller jobs.   Compatibility and Effectiveness of Tim-bor Wood Preservative Tim-bor Wood Preservative  will not interfere with the adhesion of most wood stains and coatings. The surface should be completely dry before applying any coating. Tim-bor is effective Against: Rot, fungal decay and most wood boring insects. Tim-bor does not control carpenter bees. Tim-bor does not control the organisms that cause blue stain—the gray to black marking often present in dry wood.   Safety Data Sheet Click here for this product’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS)