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Whether you have recently purchased a new home or are in the process of finalising one, learning about its termite pest control measures can go a long way. When the construction company has not taken care of installing a termite barrier, it can mean big trouble for you in the near future.
To understand why a termite barrier is essential, look no further than the purpose of installing it. A termite barrier effectively helps to prevent termites from entering your property from the soil or underground. However, obtaining it from an inexperienced termite barrier installation team can compromise the safety of your premises. Please read further to learn why you should hire professionals when you need to install a termite barrier.
Is Termite Control Mandatory?
Yes, the National Construction Code has specific termite risk management guidelines that must be followed. Those guidelines require homes to be built with a termite risk management system or to use termite-resistant materials. In addition, obtaining regular inspections and the maintenance of termite management systems is also mandatory.
Risks of Not Obtaining Termite Control Services on Time
Suppose, for some reason, using termite-resistant materials is skipped when building your new home. At such times, the following risks become valid:
- Damage to Walls and Ceilings
- Damage to Core Structure Elements
- Damage to Flooring and Foundation
- Chewed off Electrical Wires
- And much more
Keeping these risks at bay is extremely important for your new home. So, ask the builder for a termite report for your new home or book a termite inspection service today! It’s beneficial to check your property for a termite infestation before you take possession of your new house.
When your new home has proper termite protection measures installed in place, the report should likely show zero termite activity. However, when you have skipped obtaining termite prevention treatments, hiring a team that provides dependable termite barriers is best.
Top Popular Termite Barriers for New Homes in Australia
The concept of a termite barrier works similarly to building a protective shield around the house that keeps the termites away. Most new homes in Australia already have such barriers installed to keep termites away.
Here are two of the nationally recognised termite barriers or baits used in most new constructions:
Sentricon Termite Barriers
The Sentricon Always Active Termite Barriers are, in fact, termite bait systems. Still, they function well enough to keep the termites away from your homes as they can monitor termite activity. After a termite inspection that ensures no infestation exists on your premises, the Sentricon stations will be placed on the ground.
Each unit must be placed 3 metres apart and drilled into the ground with a 90mm hole. On average, it takes about 55 linear metres of Sentricon stations to safeguard property.
The installed stations will bait and kill termites, lasting up to 5 years from the installation date. It is also recommended to replace them after 50% of their use.
Kordon Termite Protection Barriers
The Kordon sheets have made a name for themselves in the industry for keeping termites away. Installing them might be tricky for some, but certified Kordon installers can do it correctly for your new property.
Technicians will place the Kordon sheets between the bedding sand and steel-reinforced mesh layers for ongoing construction projects. The concrete will then be poured over it all to cover and seal it.
By the end of it all, your property will obtain a Kordon Termite Treatment Certificate that guarantees up to six years of protection.
Top Signs You Need A Termite Control Barrier
Termites are infamous for intruding on properties using the soil. So, unsealed concrete foundations, sloppy concrete slabs, etc., are at risk of inviting a termite infestation.
Here are some of the signs per Tom’s Pest Control technicians that can confirm a termite infestation on your property:
- Creaking floorboards with carved lines or caved-in appearance.
- Hollow-sounding sections in the wood of the windows or the door frames.
- Warping of the wood of doors and windows due to moisture and termites.
- Walls showing signs of water damage with peeled or blistering paint.
- Quieter but evident clicking noise coming from the walls.
- Sighting mud tubes near your wooden furniture or in the corners
- Finding splinters of broken wood pieces on your property or in the garden.
Your termite prevention system may be compromised when you witness any of these signs of termite activity on your property. In such scenarios, obtaining emergency Sydney pest control services can save you from costly repairs brought on by active termite infestation.
Other Termite Control Solutions
Apart from using Barriers and Baits, termites can also be kept away using the following methods:
Chemical Reticulation Systems
A Chemical Reticulation system is just a structure of pipes placed underground over the key areas of your property. These pipes contain termiticides flown throughout the pipe network and into the soil to keep termites away. Termidor is the commonly used termiticide that needs refilling every 3-5 years.
Soil Treatments
Making your concrete slab secure against termite intrusion is another best practice for protecting new homes. The concrete slab is either sprayed or lathed with Rendacure and other similar materials, effectively preventing cracks inside the concrete.
Applying Waterproofing Compounds
Believe it or not, moist wood really does attract all the termites to your yard. So, applying waterproofing compounds on the surface of your buildings can add to the life of your termite pest control treatment. Common examples include the likes of Xypex Concentrate, Ardex WPM 300, Homeguard Portectacote, etc.
Final Words
For the best termite pest control results, obtaining or placing termite barriers continues to offer reliable protection. So, contact your nearest Pest Control branch in sydney or any Kordon or Sentricon provider to safeguard your homes today!
