THE CHALLENGES IN PRE-CONSTRUCTION TERMITE WORK
The Greenzone range of products provides solutions to the most commonly faced challenges in pre-construction termite work.
August 1, 2021
Pre-construction
Pre-construction termite treatments and products
Pre-construction termite products are installed during the construction of new buildings, extensions and renovations.
Why do you need termite protection?
The chances of your home being attacked by termites is more than fire, flood and other natural disaster combined and yet termite damage is not covered in standard home insurance. CSIRO estimate that at least 1 in 5 homes will be attacked by termites during their lifetime. As such most states have building codes / regulations that require termite protection to be incorporated into the building during construction.
Termite treatment regulations
The national building codes and Australian Standards detail what termite protection measures are required. To have a compliant termite protection, various termite pre-construction products need to be integrated with the construction elements of the building to eliminate potential hidden termite entry points. The termite protection system should be design prior to construction beginning. Failure to have suitable termite protection in place is likely to cause delay in building approvals and costly remedial action to ensure compliance.
How do termite pre-construction products work?
Termite pre-construction products like termite management systems that are applied to existing buildings are designed to prevent conceal termite entry. The work with construction elements of the building to block hidden termite entry points and providing nothing is done by the homeowner or tradesman to compromise the system, the only way for termites to enter the house will be to build their mud tubes in visible locations which can be easily spotted during a regular termite inspection.
Termite pre-construction products
There are wide range of construction products to protect exterior cavity walls, piers and sub-floor constructions, and utility pipes. In many cases these are physical products (either soft or hard plastic, or sometime metal), although sometime the plastic products are also impregnated with insecticide.
Back to information on termite protection for new homes and renovations.
Information on termite treatments for existing buildings.
THE AUSTRALIAN PRE-CONSTRUCTION TERMITE SYSTEM THAT’S BUILT TO LAST
Kordon Termite Barrier from Bayer has stood the test of time, remaining a reliable choice for protecting new structures.
August 1, 2021
Termite Protection Even if the Builder Gets it Wrong
As part of our Pre-construction Exposed segment, Barry Quon, National Technical and Training Manager for Termseal, looks at the various solutions for termite proofing a new building, even in cases where the builder makes things tricky.
December 1, 2020
GREENZONE CONTINUES TO INNOVATE IN TERMITE MANAGEMENT
With the launch of its new Termite Management Film, Greenzone is continuing to expand its position in the pre-construction termite market.
December 1, 2020
MORE MONEY IN PRECON
Having a termite barrier that’s easy and quick to install allows for pest managers to step up their pre-construction offering, says Stewart Paterson of Greenzone.
November 1, 2020
Protecting Back-filled Walls from Termite and Moisture Entry
As part of our Pre-construction Exposed segment, Barry Quon, National Technical and Training Manager for Termseal, looks at the best methods for preventing moisture and termite ingress in back-filled walls.
November 1, 2020
THE GREENZONE SYSTEM IS NOW COMPLETE
Greenzone has expanded their termite protection system with the release of a Termite Management Film to provide pest managers with a complete perimeter system.
September 1, 2020
Protecting Construction Joints Key to Termite Control
Construction joint are a weak point in building design and a common entry point for termites. Protecting these joints is a must in pre-construction termite treatments, writes Barry Quon, National Technical and Training Manager for Termseal.
September 1, 2020
Choosing a Perimeter Termite Barrier System
Barry Quon from Termseal Australia outlines how its flexible range of products can be used in combination to create a robust perimeter barrier, to protect structures from concealed termite entry.
July 1, 2020
Guide to Penetration Collars
As part of our Pre-construction Exposed segment, Barry Quon, National Technical and Training Manager for Termseal, outlines best practice when it comes to using penetration collars.
May 1, 2020
JH TERMITE BARRIER: 2020 VISION
JH Envirtech offers a deltamethrin-based termite barrier system, which is available from Agserv.
March 1, 2020
Understanding Concrete Slabs
As part of our Pre-construction Exposed segment, Barry Quon, National Technical and Training Manager for Termseal, provides an overview of the various concrete slab construction methods.
March 1, 2020
