Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Re: Termite control 10Mar 28, 2017 11:24 pm 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: Termite control 12Mar 29, 2017 12:10 pm Termites frequently build mud tunnels up stumps, that's why ant caps are a must and in case of BV house strips along wall as well, but dry and well-ventilated sub floor space is needed as well as is avoidance of stored timber, furniture and cardboard (please come for dinner invitation) 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: Termite control 13Mar 30, 2017 7:23 pm building-expert Termites frequently build mud tunnels up stumps, ) I have yet to see them do it up steel stumps. I have steel stumps, am in a termite rich area, and have no capping, and am not worried in the slightest. Re: Termite control 14May 07, 2017 9:57 am There was a significant termite infestation in our house when we bought it. The entry point was created by some poor DIY construction work, and was exacerbated by some rotten fascia boards allowing water ingress that moistened the timber structure. We stripped the linings and found the root of the problem, then got our pest controller to come and do a termidor treatment around the problem area. We were not concerned about the rest of the house so we only did the below-grade area around the basement. Prior to the termidor treatment we would regularly find termites in old rotten tree stumps in the garden etc, as well as in the house. After the termidor we have not seen one termite. So in our experience it has been highly successful. I think it only cost us around $600-700 from memory but we only did about 20 lineal metres or so. Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: Termite control 15May 18, 2017 11:04 am May I ask - are you building or is it an existing house ? Do you live in a "termite" known/type area ? And - do you have any reason to suspect termites are about - eg neighbours, advice, etc. Prices can depend on a lot of things. 4 1180 To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 7381 Hi group, have some damage to the door frame and skirting board. It's a side door to the laundry area. Only has a security door. I had a termite inspection (note drill… 0 4126 |