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Termite Barrier for renovations

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Termite Barrier for renovations and extensions on the Gold Coast are a MUST do, not just extensions and new homes, but pipe relocations are needed. 
If you are cutting the existing slab to move pipes for new bathrooms, kitchens etc you need a new termite barrier (Physical System to protect the areas you have broken) this is a requirement not a might do. A Termite Management certificate of Installation AS3660.1-2014 and a form 16 is required to satisfy your building certifier, more importantly is to ensure the property is protected. 

Many builders and home owners often ask why do we need this if the rest of the home is not currently protected from Termites ? It is due to the unknown possibility that the home my have a soil barrier that you are unaware of, so when you disturb this area of soil you may actually disturb the treated soil allowing termites to enter, besides this, breaking a concrete slab will allow access for termites and moisture as the slab also acts as a barrier on homes built on concrete slabs. 

Avoid the Risk and call a Gold Coast Expert 07 55762602

Termites gain a good lead ahead

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As Termites continue to search for food and moisture homeowners need to be fully aware of how fast termites track. This Gold Coast home found out the hard way when Termites tracked beneath the Subfloor to gain entry, unbeknown to the homeowner till such time they discovered Termites inside the property.

Gold Coast Termite Protection carried out a routine inspection finding numerous areas of termite activity and damage in the home. A treatment was carried out using Termidor to the Interior areas where live termites where located. The termites will now be left undisturbed for 3 – 4 weeks till a revisit will take place to check on the treatments success.

Once termites have been eradicated from the property a Termite Management system is best installed to protect the home, which may include Termite Chemical Barrier or a Monitoring and Baiting System.

All Termite Management systems to protect against a Termite attack are best suited to the type of construction.

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Termites love the Gold Coast too

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Termites thrive here on the Gold Coast and why wouldn’t they!

Beautiful humid conditions and consistent moisture keeps Termites alive and the Gold Coast is the ideal climate. Termites not only survive in humid conditions, they thrive. There are many different Termite species found here on the Gold Coast, however there are two well known species that destroy homes more than the others and they are, Coptotermes Species and Schedorhinotermes Species. 90% of infestations found in Gold Coast homes are Coptotermes and Schedorhinotermes being the most destructive termites, followed by Nasutitermes & Microcerotermes. If you find live termites anywhere on the property (out or in) whether your home has a  Termite Management system installed or not, live termites are at all times best treated by a licensed and experienced Termite technician. Not sure where to start, get some expert advice now call – 0755762602

Termite Season will hit in September 2018 – an increase in Termite activity will rise

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Live Schedorhinotermes

THAT’S THEM!! –  Termites, as they are cold blooded they thrive in humid conditions and continue on smashing homes beyond repair. Here on The Gold Coast especially in the dry conditions we are experiencing in South East Queensland be sure you reduce any excess moisture against the home that attracts termites. Termites need moisture to survive, so making sure that the Air conditioning overflow pipe or external taps that are against the home are directed to a drain or down pipe to avoid attracting termites close to the home that will lead them into the wall cavity for a feast.

 

 

Termite Barriers – New Construction

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Termite Barriers for New Construction, Termites will forage through masonry core filled block walls. Masonry Core filled block walls must be protected and cannot be relied upon as a method of Termite Management, unless the entire wall is available for visual inspections, which is rarely ever achieved. There are options to minimise a full wall treatment, however only under the expert opinion of a Termite Management technician should any builder or owner builder attempt to build without the understanding of the requirements under the Australian Standards (AS3660.1:2014 Termite management, Part 1: New building work) and the National Construction Code. This photo indicates a compliant barrier installed to the masonry block walls. Need assistance call 07 55762602.

Termite Barrier to masonry wall

Termite Barriers to split level homes

Termite Protection new homes

Termite damage on the Gold Coast

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The sunshine, sandy soils and moisture, pine frame homes and a lot more, why wouldn’t a Termite nest on the Gold Coast……

 

Termites have been very busy smashing Gold Coast homes and home owners are feeling the effect of the damage they cause and the damage they cause to the bank balance.

 

The cost of a Termite Inspection or the cost of termite protection is minimal compared to the devastating effects of paying out anywhere from $3500.00 – $100,000.00. To be honest We rarely see homes get away with anything less than a fairly large termite repair bill (especially if all timbers are fixed properly) not to mention the treatments and the possibility of losing the well earned profit if termite damage is found during a per purchase building and pest inspection on the Gold Coast.  If in doubt call 0755762602

Termites in tree stumps on the Gold Coast

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Termites love tree stumps. If you see one of these stumps on a property and it has the same appearance the chances are you’ll have live termites. The reality is, either the stump had an active nest within it in the past or it has one now.

Leaving a tree stump lying around a home is fraught with danger. Unfortunately termites also build nests in trees and tree stumps and 99% of people have no idea a massive termite colony lives inside. Don’t be fooled by thinking just because you can’t see live termites they are not there or just because you see them they are happy in that environment.

The nest/colony is their home, however they will travel to get food and moisture from what ever that provides them with what they need. They simply do not give up, think you know them, think again.

Avoid removing the stump if live termites are found within, best process is to treat the live termites first using by a licensee Termite management technician (as the technician has the expertise and the  licensed chemical)  then get the stump removed 30 days later.

Termite Treatments to tree stumps – a treatment to a stump is usually to assist in the process of eliminating the termite colony. The treatment will not provide protection to the stump, it’s pretty much impossible to apply enough chemical beneath the stump to get the roots that lie well beneath the ground in most cases, your money is worth using on a protection program for the home. Treatments are effective however, as not every stump, tree or nest will have the same process for treatment, as we need to also deal with the type of termites species found.

If in doubt, call 1300552234

Termites continue to damage Gold Coast Homes

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Termites appear to be serious this year, smashing Gold Coast Homes this January 2018, with mass destruction. It is not unusual  to get a lot of enquiries regarding termite activity and the protection of homes in the summer months as termites are for ever on the move, but we have seen some serious damage, structural damage over the past few months on the Gold Coast. Unfortunately for home owners Termites need to be eradicated and building repairs carried, that become an expense many are not prepared for.

Obtaining expert advice is one of the most important decisions a home owner can make, call us 1300552234.  If you find live termites leave them along, call an expert.

 

 

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