INNOVATION – A LONG ROAD TO SUCCESS
Years of field research, patience and hard work was required to bring Greenzone Termite and Insect Barrier – a brand new concept in termite management – to the Australian market.
May 1, 2018
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.
PRE-CON SOLUTIONS FOR ALL SOLUTIONS
The pre-construction termite market is a tough business. Flexibility is key, not only in job scheduling, but when arriving on site, you never know what construction challenges you may find. The ability to think on your feet is vital, but you also need a range of products on hand that can deal with any situation.
March 1, 2018
FLEXIBILITY WINS MORE PRE-CON BUSINESS
Greenzone Termite and Insect Barrier can be applied at various stages of the construction process, allowing for plenty of flexibility on the job.
January 1, 2018
GETTING GREENZONE ACCREDITED
Pest managers looking to expand their offering have the opportunity to train as accredited Greenzone installers.
November 1, 2017
GREENZONE – AN INNOVATIVE TERMITE BARRIER
The industry welcomes a new termite product to the market in the form of Greenzone Termite and Insect Barrier.
September 1, 2017
RETICULATION’S TIME IS NOW
Termite expert Dr Don Ewart explains the ins and outs of using a reticulation system to prevent termite ingress.
July 1, 2017
CAMILLERI UNDERSLAB INJECTION SYSTEM
A long-time player in the market, the Camilleri Underslab Injection System is a sound choice for pest managers opting for a reticulation system for their client.
March 1, 2017
NEW CONSTRUCTION TERMITE WORK – PART 1
The first in a two-part series by Dr Don Ewart examining the effect of the revised National Construction Code on termite-proofing work.
January 1, 2017
TERM-SEAL – INNOVATION AND FLEXIBILITY IN PRE-CONSTRUCTION
TERM-seal’s director of R&D, Phil Hannay, explains why TERM-seal’s Multi-Purpose Active continues to provide outstanding performance in pre-construction jobs.
November 1, 2016
HOMEGUARD – WORTH A RECAP
HomeGuard termite system from FMC is a physical and chemical barrier to prevent the ingress of termites.
January 1, 2016
TERMGUARD RETICULATION SYSTEMS
Termguard reticulation systems have been protecting Australian homes for over 30 years.
September 1, 2015
NO MORE TERMITE BARRIERS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
Dr Don Ewart gives a rundown on the notable changes in the revised Australian Standard AS3660.1-2014.
September 1, 2015