All You Need to Know About Termite Management Systems in Sunshine Coast

Termite Management Systems, also called pre-construction treatment zones, use chemicals and physical products to either force termites into the open so they can be observed or eliminate and therefore prevented from getting into buildings.

“The Building Code of Australia (BCA) requires that buildings, during construction and use, must reliably resist termite actions”

As well as a termite management system, termite-resistant building materials should be used, and the whole house termite protection required by the Building Code of Australia must be observed.

“A termite shield is a sheet metal fabrication used in light frame construction to reduce the movement of termites from the soil into wood framing members such as floor joists and studs”

The physical termite management products separate a building from the ground. The barrier used depends on the site and is usually a combination of materials. For instance, a termite shield can form a permanent barrier on top of piers and stumps, and built into walls.

“A slab is a structural element, several inches thick, made of concrete, that is used to create flat horizontal surfaces such as floors, roof decks and ceilings”

These systems should be applied at early and progressive stages of any new building project or renovation, especially with concrete ‘slab-on-ground’ construction.

The Termite Inspection Zone is the area around the base of a building where physical and or chemical barriers force the workings of termites to be visible to an inspection process.

However, the termite treatment zone is easily breached by the installation of a new hot-water system or air-conditioning unit, a carport, pergola, deck, steps or ramps. It is also important not to plant a tree whose roots may damage the treatment zone or crack the slab.

“Treating a home for termites, whether it is a treatment for existing damage or pre-treatment for new construction, includes a warranty. Most exterminators will offer a one-year warranty.”

How often the site should be retreated depends on which chemical is used, the soil, environmental conditions and drainage. Certainly annual inspections by licensed pest controllers are essential. There is always a considerable risk of termites working their way around the treatment zone, and warranties usually require regular professional inspections. These are the responsibility of the property-owner.

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Little Critters Pest Control Sunshine Coast operate the full length of the Sunshine Coast, from Caloundra to Noosa and into the hinterland. We have the professional experience and equipment to solve any termite problem you have.

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