Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Jan 24, 2014 4:25 am We are after a termite barrier that doesn't need yearly inspections we have that now and they are a few hundred a year. We currently do not have an alfresco slab and wish to make that when poured the same height as the internal floor due to my sight issues steps are dangerous for me. So how do we do this without compromising a termite barrier? Any ideas please on which one would work best? We did consider termite frames or steel frames as well are they worth the extra cost? Re: Which Termite barrier? 2Jan 24, 2014 6:41 am Hi Lenny 171 Annual inspections are must because termites can (and do) breach barriers or avoid them and there is no insurance against termite damage. The damage could be severe and in hot climates like Qld it could happen quickly. I always recommend physical barriers rather than chemical ( I have a distaste for toxic poisons around my home) How many times have I found (during pre purchase inspections) man of the house has set up a workshop/store under the house oblivious to the fact that the home was treated with cancer causing Aldrin (now banned) You could consider Termimesh or Granitgard . Chemical barriers will work well I just don't like them. Get some quotes from pesties but be careful because they will want what's easier for them 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: Which Termite barrier? 3Jan 24, 2014 7:15 am We found that they recommend what they like. We don't want the chemical one either. S the is no termite barrier that doesn't need yearly inspection ( as opposed to regular pest inspections?) in that case steel frames are looking good. We are next to bush and love gardens so they are a risk for us. Re: Which Termite barrier? 4Jan 24, 2014 7:48 am With steel frames your primary structural element (frame is safe) but termites will eat anything with cellulose : wool carpets, joinery, skirtings and architraves even paper on plasterboard, violin etc etc. 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: Which Termite barrier? 5Jan 27, 2014 7:50 am I agree with BE's advice above. You just can't beat physical barriers. If it was a raised timber floor on piers/stumps then gal ant caps are the way to go. If it's a concrete slab on ground then the 75mm vertical drop from the edge of the slab to the ground is a winner. Stewie Re: Which Termite barrier? 6Jan 27, 2014 9:57 pm Old man is a building and pest inspector and I am considering building and asked him the same question. He recommends physical over chemical and in particular Termimesh. He did however say to consider also installing a reticulation system but not charging it. That way just incase they do find a way past the physical barriers we wont have to drill through any concrete up against the house,etc to put the treatment in. Building the Cordova One with McDonald Jones at Calderwood Valley, NSW: http://calderwoodvalley.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Which Termite barrier? 7Jan 29, 2014 4:56 pm Stuart05 Old man is a building and pest inspector and I am considering building and asked him the same question. He recommends physical over chemical and in particular Termimesh. He did however say to consider also installing a reticulation system but not charging it. That way just incase they do find a way past the physical barriers we wont have to drill through any concrete up against the house,etc to put the treatment in. I will go along with that, it's a good second line of defence but you have to spend more money Whether your house will be subject of a termite hit depends on four factors: 1 Overall risk relating to area where the house is built 2 Quality of the build(including termite protection) 3 Quality of maintenance and vigilance (and wise landscaping, don't put tropical garden up against your brickwork and then act surprised if you get a hit) 4 Dumb luck ( I have seen many houses virtually begging for a hit but no termites) and bad luck (well maintained home hit by a nest next door) 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: Which Termite barrier? 8Jan 31, 2014 11:45 am building-expert I will go along with that, it's a good second line of defence but you have to spend more money Yeah we hadn't done any pricing yet. The area I have been considering building though is close to a lot of bushland, so probably worth doing. I did want to go for steel frame but he's not keen as not many people in the area know how to work with it and less suppliers,etc. building-expert 2 Quality of the build(including termite protection) Yup he was showing me photos where the reticulation system hadn't been installed correctly and then had also been charged before the dirt was even backfilled onto it. Then showed me the aftereffects of the builder having to come back and drill holes all through the concrete work to apply the treatment properly. Also showed me another where on the corners, the idiots had taped right over the Kordon to hold it down, which just gives the termites a way to bypass the Kordon. He also wasn't too keen on Kordon, he prefers Termimesh or a reticulation system Building the Cordova One with McDonald Jones at Calderwood Valley, NSW: http://calderwoodvalley.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Which Termite barrier? 9Jan 31, 2014 12:19 pm Granitgard is actually a very good system + invented in Australia + accessories such as flexible sealant with termiticide for junctions between slabs (extensions) It's worth a look, I was impressed I actually did accreditation course but then my interests changed (can't be everywhere and do everything) From memory you can do DIY(not sure 100%) 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: Which Termite barrier? 10Nov 13, 2014 8:43 am red brick can you post some photos? 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: Which Termite barrier? 11Nov 24, 2014 10:57 pm Lenny171, just a few questions - are you looking at a totally new home or adding to an existing one? If we are looking at an extension or renovation then you really need someone to visit site to give a holistic approach as it is very easy to install something and have it interfere with an existing barrier. Also you havent stated if you have level ground or a block requiring a retaining wall inside the building line as this will also need to be considered. 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. 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