Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Oct 08, 2014 8:39 am As title. Most of volume builders have the termite barrier included in their build. But since I am going with a private builder, is this something that is to be included by regulation from council? or differs from builder to builder? Anyone has idea of price difference between just normal timber frame vs termite treated blue timber? thanks in advance. Re: Termite Barrier now a compulsory item in new buildings? 2Oct 10, 2014 11:12 am Even if the build is out of steel, the home will still have to be treated. Generally, the major builders only use penetration treatments where anything that goes through the slab normally has termimesh built into the actual plumbing fittings. As to the perimeter treatments, they don't normally include it as they don't normally do the perimeter paving. As you are doing this yourself, you will need to consider it, but if you are going to subcontract the paving out to someone, just make sure they include it as part of their costing. Just remember that although the timber is treated, there is plenty other timber within the house they can eat; skirtings furniture, doors, etc. Not sure on the cost difference between treated & untreated timber... Re: Termite Barrier now a compulsory item in new buildings? 3Oct 10, 2014 12:58 pm Loooks like there is nothing that really sympathise white little buggers wanting to come in for a feast. I found my builder has it included as a common practice in New buildings plus termite treated frames.....so that's at least a peace in mind that structurally I am safe. Re: Termite Barrier now a compulsory item in new buildings? 4Oct 13, 2014 11:08 pm Hi lovepub, You've got to respect termites... they've been around for millions of years. That's why each council (in VIC at least) has a regulation stating whether or not your house is in a termite risk area and that is that if your house is in such an area. Not many areas are not in such an area because I think tha councils are responsible if you get attacked and they didn't require treatment. The main thing is to consider the long-term costs of spraying against Termi-mesh or Ganitgard physical barrier systems. When you add the monthly warranty visit costs @ $175 each in perpetuity you will get quite a shock at the difference but initially it's cheaper to spray. Some areas are high risk and treated timber is a very good idea in those areas and may also be mandatory, cheers, Leonardo_23 Hi, I had a barrier reef pool installed less that 2 years ago and the gel coat is already fading. The colour is electric grey shimmer which isn’t available… 0 3824 I’m not a structural engineer but I’m free. you still need an engineer for the plans. I only have part of your plans, but you seem to have a 850mm drop from the side… 3 9956 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi, I have an old fence/barrier made of treated pine logs bolted to plates and these are bolted to very large metal posts/girders. The plates and bolts are rusted through… 0 15118 |