Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Re : Termguard Yearly Inspection, Is It Necessary? 10Mar 22, 2010 8:41 am Thanks, kek. By mechanical, I meant a system that is not based on and reliant on chemicals. Examples are the various mesh- or gravel-type of systems, which are designed to prevent the entry of termites purely by its mass and/or the way they are placed in their intended locations - so systems that literally mechanically prevent the entry, rather than poison the insects. We'll also have a reticulated system that can be refilled. We were told this is installed prior to handover. Still not sure how is the system installed and what effect will any future landscaping have on it. Not even sure how can the "standard" concrete paths around the house be constructed in this case - wouldn't the pipes (or whatever will be installed) be in the way? I saw only one house with pics of this and it was all "out there", no room for paths . My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... As most others have posted above the install isn't compliant. The pipe is meant to be covered in loose soil or sand, the pipe has holes in it that leaks out a termicide… 10 5774 Currently renovating, and our main lounge is 5m x 10m, with a cathedral roof peaking at 6.5m high. Currently have tiles on concrete slab. Room is very hard to heat. I am… 0 4942 i would suggest nothing is unreasonable for PCI. we did all sorts, including checking the hot water, checking all the GPO's had power, testing that the showers were… 9 98756 |