Wood Preservation

Is Your Deck Going Soft On You?

There is nothing quite like the panic of stepping onto your back porch and feeling the wood give way beneath your foot. In South Texas, the humidity doesn't just mess up your hair; it wreaks havoc on your home. Moisture, heat, and fungi team up to turn sturdy beams into something resembling wet cardboard.

Wood rot is nature’s way of recycling, but we don't think your home should be part of the compost pile just yet. Elite Exterminating has over 30 years of experience protecting South Texas structures from the elements. We use advanced wood preservation treatments that stop rot in its tracks and turn your timber into something bugs and fungus can’t stomach.

Turn Your Timber Into A Fortress

Painting over the problem doesn't work. In fact, paint can trap moisture inside the wood and speed up the rotting process. You need a solution that penetrates deep below the surface.

We utilize specialized borate-based treatments. These mineral salts soak into the raw wood and create a permanent barrier. It makes the wood indigestible to fungi and toxic to wood-destroying insects like powder post beetles and carpenter ants. It is basically a forcefield for your lumber. Once treated, that wood is off the menu for good.

How We Save The Lumber

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this kill termites?
The treatment we use is highly effective against termites, yes. While this specific service focuses on preservation from rot and beetles, termites hate the taste of treated wood and will die if they eat it.

Can you save wood that is already rotten?
We can stop the rot from spreading, but we cannot turn mush back into solid wood. If a beam has lost its structural integrity, a carpenter needs to replace it. We then treat the new wood to ensure it doesn't happen again.

Is the treatment toxic to my pets?
Borate products are mineral-based and generally considered low-toxicity to mammals (about the same as table salt). However, we always recommend keeping pets away during the application until the wood is dry.

How long does it last?
Because the mineral salts do not break down over time like chemical pesticides, the protection can last for decades as long as the wood is protected from constant running water (which can eventually leach the salts out).

Why not just use pressure-treated wood?
Pressure-treated wood is great, but even the factory treatment only penetrates so far. Over time, cuts, cracks, and age leave the center vulnerable. Our treatment protects the existing wood in your home that wasn't treated or has lost its protection.

Do you treat painted wood?
The wood must be raw for the treatment to penetrate. If the wood is painted or varnished, it must be sanded down first, or we can inject the solution into the wood via drilled holes.

Save Your Wood (And Your Wallet)

Replacing a rotted deck or foundation is expensive. Preserving it is smart. Don't wait until your foot goes through the floorboard to call us. Contact Elite Exterminating today to protect your investment from the South Texas humidity.