Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Termite systems - Coral homes Ripley 2Nov 07, 2019 11:49 am From what I understand they use a "visual barrier", that being your eyes... This also requires you to leave > 75mm of your slab edge exposed from things like landscaping to maintain the visual barrier.
I encourage you to quiz them on this as my information may be outdated. Majority of builders prefer to use a physical or chemical barrier such as Termimesh or Kordon respectively as well as a visual barrier. Re: Termite systems - Coral homes Ripley 3Nov 07, 2019 11:53 am After doing some research it confirms they only use a visual barrier. That being the exposed slab edge and your eyes only. Link below for more info https://coralhomes.com.au/maintenance/termite-management Also, some additional reading from the Queensland Building Construction Commission https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/Termite%20Management%20Systems%20-%20Advisory%20Notes%20for%20Homeowners%20and%20Builders%20Booklet.pdf Hope this helps! Re: Termite systems - Coral homes Ripley 5Nov 13, 2019 8:31 am You're more than welcome! Let us know how you go. Yes, neither is termite damage that is not covered by your house insurance. 3 6581 4 1868 Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 13771 |