How can buildings be
protected against termites?
When building a new home or extending your current homes it is
imperative that you prevent future termite attacks by treating the
construction area during the building process. This is
particularly important in the many council areas that have declared
themselves as "termite prone". In order to obtain your
certificate of occupancy you must produce documentation proving you
have met the minimum requirements in having your home protected
against termites. Published Standards outline the procedures
that must be followed to protect new and existing buildings in
Australia. Since most termite-related damage to timber occurs
from subterranean termites, preventative measures rely heavily on
the establishment of barriers to stop the termites getting into the
premises or timber from the underlying soil.
Chemical Barriers:
Chemicals that are used to kill termites are called
termiticides. Termiticides have differing modes of action,
and several methods are used to apply them.
The termiticide is applied to the soil under the slab and around
the footings, pipes, conduits and other structures of the house
during construction to create a vertical barrier. Further
loosened soil around the perimeter of the house, including around
all pipes and service facilities, is treated during and after
construction to form a horizontal barrier.
Physical Barriers:
Slay'em Pest Control are accredited to install and use the
following: Please click on the following icons to show you more
information on the product.
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