Woodworm in Moulding

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Customer came in today with four pictures I framed almost three years to the day and said the moulding had worm holes on it.
It was a paper wrap from a decent wholesaler and I wonder where I stand. I have agreed to reframe them in a polcore moulding for a nominal fee. Not bad customers and were worrried about their furniture..

Any comments on this?

[Graysalchemy]

if it was three years ago who is to say it didn't come from her house? I have seen moulding with wood worm in it not in my workshop but another framers, but in 15 yrs of framing that is the only incidence I have come across.

[Vince442]

You may find the following link useful info. Basically, the beetle can survive in the wood until it fully dries (3 to 5 years). Also, it is unlikely to spread as furniture etc inside the house is dry wood and not moist.

http://www.askjeff.co.uk/woodworm.html

Hope this helps