Best Termite Resistant Wood For Home Dining
By:
Neeru Dangwal
We invest a lot of time selecting the right furniture for our house, the right designs, and styles but the most important part is the wood itself from which the furniture is made.
Do we pay attention to it? Usually, no we don’t. But it is really important to look for termite and bugs resistant woods. They can ruin all your efforts money and hard work in one go if your furniture isn’t resistant to bugs.
Here are some woods which are termite resistant to go for your new furniture!
- Eucalyptus.
Eucalyptus wood has high oil content which repels moisture hence provides effective protection from bugs. It has a light orange-brownish color. It is also durable and runs for a long time.
- Redwood
Redwood looks like a mix of colors pink, red, and brown, and a royal feel to the furniture is added. It is very durable, and the cost is reasonable which is resistant to termites naturally.
- Cedar
Cedar is quite costly wood but it’s all worth it if you invest in it. It is durable, resistant to termites, and resist molds to form. It has a Light brown color to it and is very durable.
- Teak
It is an exotic wood which is costly but worth your money. Teak wood not only resist termites and bugs but also kill them. It is naturally resisting to infestations by insects.
It is also durable and tolerates every weather.
- Peruvian Walnut
Peruvian Walnut wood dark brown in color which looks really modern and bold. Furniture from Peruvian walnut wood also has a variety of colors. It is durable and also resistant to rot and bug infestation.
Cost shouldn’t play a major role when going to these woods for furniture, it will be a long-time investment and you won’t have to worry about frequent pest control and termite removal.
