Hi all, do I need termite protection if my frame for my decking is made of steel?
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Termite protection for decking 9May 05, 2011 5:33 pm Pisti, If you arent, consider putting a framing board around the deck (viewtopic.php?f=17&t=36996 look at the deck photos here so you know what I mean). Use screws for this board so you can lift it and easily inspect for termite activity each year (steel frame so you will be anyway?). Also try to leave enough clearance between the house and framing members so you can see down (30mm or so). This was part of my design but turned out to be a requirement from my building surveyor in any case. Re: Termite protection for decking 10May 05, 2011 6:52 pm I agree with everyone on what has been said. However my Merbau was treated , was yours not. Mine is all wood and all of it is treated. Looks wicked when is the same level as the inner floor - even more so with interior floorboards and bifolds. Good Luck to you. Timeline Aug 08-Land Mar 09-Demo/Titles Sept 10-Handover No1 Sept 11-Handover No2 April 12-Sold No2 Aug 14-Land/Demo Jan 15-Slabs viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25736 Re: Termite protection for decking 11May 06, 2011 7:46 am Sierra Pisti, If you arent, consider putting a framing board around the deck (viewtopic.php?f=17&t=36996 look at the deck photos here so you know what I mean). Use screws for this board so you can lift it and easily inspect for termite activity each year (steel frame so you will be anyway?). Also try to leave enough clearance between the house and framing members so you can see down (30mm or so). This was part of my design but turned out to be a requirement from my building surveyor in any case. Good Idea..Thanks Nice decking by the way. Yes, neither is termite damage that is not covered by your house insurance. 3 6576 Hi, as per the subject. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best value decking oil (Bunning is close to where I live) for a treated pine deck? Thanks 0 10971 |