wood encapsulation with epoxy resin & termite attack

[spyghost]

hi,

boat builders use wood encapsulation with epoxy resin to prevent water from seeping through the wood material.

for household use, will this encapsulation prevent terminte attacks and the white "buk buk"?

regardless of the cost incurred in using epoxy resin, will the end justify its means?

[bbn]

I am amateur boat builder and yes this is a big concern. Unfortunately, it is still an open question though our discussions seems to be leaning towards: "so far so good". Check out our discussion of it here http://www.pinoyboats.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=525&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30.

[guad]

I had some untreated bamboo pieces that started to become powdery, not sure whether due to fungus, insects, or both. There was some excess laminating epoxy, which I applied to one of the pieces. So this is an ongoing experiment to see if epoxy can arrest whatever that is, fungus or infestation.

Three other experiments in arrest and preservation are also called for:
Boric acid diluted in water
Ethylene or propylene glycol
Boric acid diluted in ethylene or propylene glycol

How much does engine coolant cost and where are best places to get it?

http://www.pinoyhandyman.com/showthread.php?t=507&page=3

[bbn]

If you need a lot then consider arranging with a car service shop to get the used coolant they take out of cars. If you just need a little then you could buy the stuff from a gas station though if I remember correctly it is not really cheap.

[spyghost]

If you need a lot then consider arranging with a car service shop to get the used coolant they take out of cars. If you just need a little then you could buy the stuff from a gas station though if I remember correctly it is not really cheap.

iirc, its around 300/L