We have upgraded to a reticulation system in lieu of the spray with PD. It will cost us around $750. I thought that wasn't too bad. I know it's too late for you guys, hysterical and Bel, but thought it might be of interest to other PD customers.
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 21May 06, 2009 1:11 pm hysterical1144 Got a quote from them...it will cost me $1155 (inc GST) for supply and install. Then every 2 year, $385 to top up the chemical. No yearly inspection required unlike most other reticulation system. We have upgraded to a reticulation system in lieu of the spray with PD. It will cost us around $750. I thought that wasn't too bad. I know it's too late for you guys, hysterical and Bel, but thought it might be of interest to other PD customers. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 22May 06, 2009 6:44 pm joles hysterical1144 Got a quote from them...it will cost me $1155 (inc GST) for supply and install. Then every 2 year, $385 to top up the chemical. No yearly inspection required unlike most other reticulation system. We have upgraded to a reticulation system in lieu of the spray with PD. It will cost us around $750. I thought that wasn't too bad. I know it's too late for you guys, hysterical and Bel, but thought it might be of interest to other PD customers. Joles, Work out the ongoing running cost. I know some reticulation system requires an annual inspection costing a few hundred dollars and then a top up of chemical every 2 years. Cheers Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 23May 06, 2009 8:07 pm haywgl Do you know how much approx the reticulated system will set you back? I am interested in this reticulated system, everyone speaks of. What is it??? Living in Caloundra Thread****** Lovin my house all finished!!! Now tackling the HUGE task of the Garden- viewtopic.php?f=31&t=14782 Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 24May 06, 2009 8:27 pm 75 mm of slab edge exposed and Termimesh around penetrations and in the boundary walls. Cost - $500. Chris My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my son flies in a jetliner, his son will ride a camel.Saudi saying Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 25Sep 09, 2009 9:45 pm HI all I would still like to hear what people have chosen for a termite treatment , if any. I have shopped around and found there is a big difference in price, even for the same product. It seems that most companies will give you a 10 year guarantee and it’s conditional to you having an inspection every 12 months at a cost of say $200-300. They tell me termimesh can get damaged easily by the brickies, is this correct? Kordon & Homeguard still seem to be the most popular. However I don’t want to spend 200 – 300 per year just to keep my guarantee. It’s only plastic with a chemical and easy to lay yourself but I’m told I can’t buy it myself. Pipe collars, did anyone get the perimeter guard and not the pipe collars. Again I’m told these are only PVC Frisbees and you can buy them your self. I looked on eBay but no luck can anyone tell me where I can get them? Has anyone made their own reticulated system, I’ve got some 15 liters of juice left over from I job I did and was thinking of making my own system. Its only PVC pipe with holes in it, to let the chemical out. Anyone elles had a go at it. Also anyone know someone looking for a cash job willing to travel a bit in Vic. Thanks to all KW………… “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 26Sep 14, 2009 2:50 pm kristofw 75 mm of slab edge exposed and Termimesh around penetrations and in the boundary walls. Cost - $500. Chris That is very interesting Chris, is that through your builder? Is the price the total cost or is that extra you have to pay because it's an upgrade? Do you have a breakdown in the price? Coral provide the slab edge mowing strip and Termimesh to the slab penetrations as standard but we have to pay for the Termimesh to the perimeter and that cost is $2770 So your cost is very interesting Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 27Sep 14, 2009 3:09 pm Well after being whiteant twice in the same house We will have no timber 'cept doors. Concrete on bluemetal. No little chewing buggers are going to bother getting in here. We live in the bush so have no chance of killing them all off anyway. But the chooks love to eat them Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 28Sep 14, 2009 4:32 pm walker79 That is very interesting Chris, is that through your builder? Is the price the total cost or is that extra you have to pay because it's an upgrade? Do you have a breakdown in the price? Coral provide the slab edge mowing strip and Termimesh to the slab penetrations as standard but we have to pay for the Termimesh to the perimeter and that cost is $2770 So your cost is very interesting No, I'm an OB. The exposed vertical slab edge of at least 75mm height or an exposed horizontal strip of footings of similar width are BCA approved termite protection. For a timber frame house on a raft slab, Termimesh in the stud walls makes absolutely no sense as it's no barrier. We had to build 2 of the garage walls with bricks though, because of the council requirements for the boundary fire resistance and we had roughly 10m of mesh put in them. That, plus the mesh collars for 10 penetrations costed us roughly 5 hundred, but I didn't get a detailed quote, just the total. You don't say if your house is brick or frame. For the latter the only options are chemical (spray or reticulation) or exposed edge. For bricks you could use the same plus a mesh, granite gravel or crushed glass. Chris Chris My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my son flies in a jetliner, his son will ride a camel.Saudi saying Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 30Sep 14, 2009 8:25 pm In a "termite zone" according to council and neighbour had issues with whiteants in the past so went a bit silly. Used the collars in the slab and trithor (same as kordon i think) matting around the rebate/bottom of frame. Also put it around the top of the garage brickwork where it meets the trusses. Frame, Posi-struts and trusses are all treated also. Only my vic ash stairs, spotted gum flooring and doors won't be treated. Dukekamaya Use termite treated framing as well. Theres nothing to attract them into your house then. Its only around 10% dearer than normal pine framing. I found it to be about 15% dearer so really not a budget breaker for the peace of mind. Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 31Sep 14, 2009 9:09 pm kristofw walker79 That is very interesting Chris, is that through your builder? Is the price the total cost or is that extra you have to pay because it's an upgrade? Do you have a breakdown in the price? Coral provide the slab edge mowing strip and Termimesh to the slab penetrations as standard but we have to pay for the Termimesh to the perimeter and that cost is $2770 So your cost is very interesting No, I'm an OB. The exposed vertical slab edge of at least 75mm height or an exposed horizontal strip of footings of similar width are BCA approved termite protection. For a timber frame house on a raft slab, Termimesh in the stud walls makes absolutely no sense as it's no barrier. We had to build 2 of the garage walls with bricks though, because of the council requirements for the boundary fire resistance and we had roughly 10m of mesh put in them. That, plus the mesh collars for 10 penetrations costed us roughly 5 hundred, but I didn't get a detailed quote, just the total. You don't say if your house is brick or frame. For the latter the only options are chemical (spray or reticulation) or exposed edge. For bricks you could use the same plus a mesh, granite gravel or crushed glass. Chris Chris Thanks Chris, I understand most of what your saying. Our house is a single storey, timber framed, brick dwelling on a monolithic slab. With the exposed Horizontal strip of footings as you described. Would you therefore say is it unnecessary to get the Termimesh to the perimeter as well? Thanks Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 32Sep 14, 2009 9:35 pm walker79 Thanks Chris, I understand most of what your saying. Our house is a single storey, timber framed, brick dwelling on a monolithic slab. With the exposed Horizontal strip of footings as you described. Would you therefore say is it unnecessary to get the Termimesh to the perimeter as well? Thanks That sounds like brick veneer, right ? If that's so, you have an option of leaving the exposed edge as the only control measure, plus the collars around penetrations; or have a mesh in your bricks; or both. You should base your decision on the local conditions, like the location (suburbs or bush), the climate, vegetation, etc and on how badly you want to save money. The exposed edge is only effective if there're no cracks and no holes in it. I'm building in suburban Perth, so I'm not very concerned about termites, but I'll try to put a crushed glass strip around the slab's permiter as an additional protection. Chris My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my son flies in a jetliner, his son will ride a camel.Saudi saying Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 33Sep 14, 2009 9:40 pm kristofw walker79 Thanks Chris, I understand most of what your saying. Our house is a single storey, timber framed, brick dwelling on a monolithic slab. With the exposed Horizontal strip of footings as you described. Would you therefore say is it unnecessary to get the Termimesh to the perimeter as well? Thanks That sounds like brick veneer, right ? If that's so, you have an option of leaving the exposed edge as the only control measure, plus the collars around penetrations; or have a mesh in your bricks; or both. You should base your decision on the local conditions, like the location (suburbs or bush), the climate, vegetation, etc and on how badly you want to save money. The exposed edge is only effective if there're no cracks and no holes in it. I'm building in suburban Perth, so I'm not very concerned about termites, but I'll try to put a crushed glass strip around the slab's permiter as an additional protection. Chris Thanks Chris, that's definitely food for thought. I appreciate your feedback Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 34May 11, 2014 8:28 am every system seams to require the annual inspection to maintain warranty. Is there any that have a less frequent or minimal inspections to maintain warranty? i have been advised to go with termimesh. Our builder has currently allowed for graniteguard. anyone else had good/bad experience with termimesh or graniteguard? Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 35May 11, 2014 9:23 am koston44 every system seams to require the annual inspection to maintain warranty. Is there any that have a less frequent or minimal inspections to maintain warranty? i have been advised to go with termimesh. Our builder has currently allowed for graniteguard. anyone else had good/bad experience with termimesh or graniteguard? With termites there are no guarantees and the purpose of termite management system is to minimise your risk. Even if your house is well maintained a large nest next door could come and feed on your house. Annual inspections are to detect infestation early before serious damage occurs. This is what you need: 1 Well designed house 2 Well maintained house 3 Annual inspections 4 Luck Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 36May 11, 2014 9:48 am building-expert koston44 every system seams to require the annual inspection to maintain warranty. Is there any that have a less frequent or minimal inspections to maintain warranty? i have been advised to go with termimesh. Our builder has currently allowed for graniteguard. anyone else had good/bad experience with termimesh or graniteguard? With termites there are no guarantees and the purpose of termite management system is to minimise your risk. Even if your house is well maintained a large nest next door could come and feed on your house. Annual inspections are to detect infestation early before serious damage occurs. This is what you need: 1 Well designed house 2 Well maintained house 3 Annual inspections 4 Luck So true - number 4 is a big one. But not having gardens to house walls, keeping walls free to check for signs, have NO wood about or buried around the house, regular checks by owner - not just yearly, and talk to neighbours to see if they have had any issues. You can have treated wood and metal frames etc - but there will be wood or something in the house they will eat. So - just be prepared. Re: What physical termite barrier are you using??? 37Nov 24, 2014 10:40 pm Lots of people have back good points here. Just remember Termite Barriers are just that Barriers - they don't stop termites, they are just designed to prevent concealed entry. Termite barriers are only as good as the installation so if you don't get an installation warranty its not worth having. Do your due diligence and find out about what the warranty actually covers and under what conditions. A great warranty also is no help if the pest control company goes out of business so stay with a respected company with a proven history. Also take into account where you live as QLD for example starts in a high risk area given its climate (warm and humid). At the end of the day your termite barrier is gonna cost about 3% of your total building cost which in my opinion is cheap insurance anyway. The Australian Standard recommends (regardless of your termite barrier installed) that you get regular (12 monthly) inspections by a licenced pest contoller - this is a good idea - hey even do some basic things yourself to reduce your risk like looking around the house for visual signs on the outside (mud tubes going up your wall) - I look around every time I mow my lawn, keep garden beds away home the house to keep soil "creeping" up the wall, don't have leaky taps dripping around your footings. Just my 2 cents. 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 3830 I’m not a structural engineer but I’m free. you still need an engineer for the plans. 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