Termite proof PU trim is the right answer for any application where termites or other wood-boring insects are a concern — tropical climates, coastal areas, ground-floor installations, and any building with a history of termite activity. The PU material is not a cellulose material, so termites and other insects have no interest in it.
The most common termite proof application is a tropical or subtropical climate. A home, a hotel, or a commercial building in Southeast Asia, Australia, the southern US, the Caribbean, or any other termite-prone area. The PU trim handles the termite pressure without any special treatment, and the trim lasts for the life of the building.
A second common application is a ground-floor or basement installation. A baseboard or a chair rail in a ground-floor room, where the wall is in contact with the slab or the soil. The PU trim doesn't provide a food source for the termites, and the trim is not damaged by the termite activity in the building.
A third common application is a historic restoration. A historic building with a known termite problem, where the wood trim has been damaged by termites. The replacement PU trim doesn't provide a food source for the termites, and the new trim is not at risk of damage.
For sourcing, termite proof PU trim is a stock product at most factories. The PU material is inherently termite proof, and no special treatment is required. The factory should be able to provide documentation of the material's composition, with the cellulose content at 0%.
A practical note on the cost. Termite proof PU trim is slightly more expensive than standard wood trim, but the cost is offset by the longer lifecycle. A wood trim in a termite-prone area may need to be replaced every 5 to 10 years; a PU trim in the same area lasts for the life of the building. The lifecycle cost of PU is significantly lower.
A practical note on the guarantee. Many PU manufacturers offer a guarantee against termite damage, with the guarantee valid for 10 to 25 years. The guarantee is worth checking before the order is placed, and the documentation should be kept on file for the project records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is your factory MOQ?
A: MOQ depends on the product line: stock cornice and skirting profiles start at 200 linear meters per shipment, wall panels at 50 square meters, and custom OEM/ODM profiles at 500 linear meters or 1,000 pieces. Sample orders are accepted for most catalog items, with sample fees credited toward the first bulk order.
Q: What are your standard lead times?
A: Stock catalog items ship within 7–15 days of order confirmation. Custom tooling for OEM profiles takes 25–35 days for sample approval plus 20–30 days for bulk production. Air freight from Guangzhou / Shenzhen takes 5–10 days to most major ports; sea freight takes 18–32 days depending on destination.
Q: Do you offer OEM and ODM services?
A: Yes. Our factory offers full OEM (your brand, our tooling) and ODM (your 3D model or sample, our design team reverse-engineers and produces custom tooling) services. We can sign NDAs, work from hand sketches, photographs, or CAD files, and ship samples for approval before bulk production.
Q: What are your payment terms?
A: Standard terms are 30% T/T deposit on order confirmation and 70% balance against a copy of the B/L. For new buyers we also accept 100% L/C at sight. Long-term partners can apply for open-account terms after three successful orders.