When selecting Termite Protection for your home, ensure that it achieves all the requirements of the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards for Termite Management. Inclusive of forming the correct inspection zone distance AS3660.1:2014 1.4.1.6 Inspection Zone “An unobstructed space over which termites have to cross or pass in order to gain access to a building or structure and, as a consequence, reveal their presence during visual inspection.”
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The purpose of Modern Physical Termite Barriers is to force Termites to the external exposed perimeter face of the building, to allowing for visual detection of termite migration into the structure.
If Termites can access through the wall cavity, brick or block extrusions, mortar including hoizontal and vertical joints or other areas within this inspection area - then the required 75mm Visual Inspection distance that termites must cross or pass will not be effective.
Sheet termite management systems redirect the termites from the concealed areas of the building however do not extend onto the exterior face of the building to protect the vulnerable mortar, gaps and cavities and other areas where termites may gain access to form the required visual Inspection Zone.
AS3660.1:2014 1.4.1.6 Inspection Zone “An unobstructed space over which termites have to cross or pass in order to gain access to a building or structure and, as a consequence, reveal their presence during visual inspection.”
