Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Termite Protection with Blue frame 8Jun 03, 2010 9:13 am Some people don't have time to do the job right the first time, but seem to have plenty of time to fix their mistakes. Build Thread Re: Termite Protection with Blue frame 10Jun 20, 2010 9:28 pm Built Liberty 42 - Handover 26th Feb 2010 forum thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=17243 Re: Termite Protection with Blue frame 15Jun 22, 2010 6:24 pm Hi Guys, Thanks for all the input. The blue was recommended by a scientist friend who is known world wide and his expertise is in timber eg termites, borer etc. so I say go for blue if you want protection from the little blighters. Re: Termite Protection with Blue frame 16Jun 22, 2010 6:52 pm For the minimal extra exspense its worth it Re: Termite Protection with Blue frame 17Jun 23, 2010 8:57 am Does anyone know how well the treatment on the blue timber survives with the frame exposed to the wind and rain for 6 weeks, including bottom plates sitting in puddles of water? Re: Termite Protection with Blue frame 18Jun 23, 2010 4:37 pm It is no different in that regard to normal untreated pine framing. Thats probably the single biggest issue as far as confusion goes with this product - it is only treated against termite infestation, not fungal rot/decay Re: Termite Protection with Blue frame 19Jun 23, 2010 4:51 pm Richo Or there is the other type of blue frame ... Bluescope Steel I'd recommend against steel if you are in bushfire zones - unlike wood which just burns, the steel softens and warps under the heat of fire and then the roof collapses a lot quicker. I know firies here in WA aren't big fans. Yes, neither is termite damage that is not covered by your house insurance. 3 6581 This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating 8 8022 |