05-14-2015, 11:59 AM
hadn't read through this topic in awhile so here goes.
both my homes i put about 25 pounds of pure boric acid (cheap if ordered on line and get 100%) on every horizontal surface before i sheet rocked. every fireblock, every rail. i put it under all cabinets before they were installed. i sprinkled it on attic insulation. still no roaches in the old house (40 years) and none here in new house either. your only chance to do it is before the interior walls go in so don't forget.
idea for floor covering: i bought the paint intended for cement garage floors with the flecks in it. (it is epoxy really) you have to totally clean the wood before painting. it almost looks like the old fashioned linoleum and is almost totally waterproof. when you spill water on it, it just puddles up. many people have asked me what is this?? i put it throughout the house to get through final until i could afford floor coverings, and it is wearing well. and, 4 years in the new house and so far have only put the 'real' floor in the bathroom and the lanai . only comes stock in grey and tan but they will mix any color for you.
both my homes i put about 25 pounds of pure boric acid (cheap if ordered on line and get 100%) on every horizontal surface before i sheet rocked. every fireblock, every rail. i put it under all cabinets before they were installed. i sprinkled it on attic insulation. still no roaches in the old house (40 years) and none here in new house either. your only chance to do it is before the interior walls go in so don't forget.
idea for floor covering: i bought the paint intended for cement garage floors with the flecks in it. (it is epoxy really) you have to totally clean the wood before painting. it almost looks like the old fashioned linoleum and is almost totally waterproof. when you spill water on it, it just puddles up. many people have asked me what is this?? i put it throughout the house to get through final until i could afford floor coverings, and it is wearing well. and, 4 years in the new house and so far have only put the 'real' floor in the bathroom and the lanai . only comes stock in grey and tan but they will mix any color for you.