Anti-Termite Treatment for New Constructions and Old Houses

Why Anti-Termite Treatment Is Vital Both for New Builds and Older Homes

Whether you’re building a new house or it’s an old one, termites are more than just risk they can rattle any household. In new constructions, incorporating termite prevention during planning and foundation and structure stages will allow for barriers that can prevent termite access from the start. For old homes, damage frequently occurs slowly buried in the ground or behind skirting boards, under floors. Untreated infestations can cause structural damage, costly repairs and reduced property values. 

Key Methods for Anti-Termite Treatment in New Constructions

Soil Treatment Before Slab is Poured

One of the best preventative treatments is to use liquid termiticides in the soil before any concrete slab is poured. This prevents a constant chemical barrier is maintained around the structure that subterranean termites cannot penetrate. The area around and under plumbing penetrations as well as footings is treated heavily. 

Physical Barriers & Termite-Resistant Materials

In new construction, physical barriers such as stainless steel or polymer mesh, crushed stone barriers and termite shields between the foundation and wood framing are excellent. Shield Termites Treatment Maylands can advise builders on the best materials and barrier systems to ensure your house is protected from day one.

Treatment Strategies for Older Houses

Perimeter Soil Barrier & Trenching

Trenching and treating of existing structures is one frequent method used, including the treatment of soil at the base of external foundation walls as well as trenching under slabs. The idea is to effectively build a wall around your home. This can include drilling through to slab edges, treatment of perimeter gaps or joints and ensuring that there is soil contact beneath floorboards which are treated.

When to Call the Professionals vs DIY

DIY measures are useful particularly in older homes but frequently insufficient for severe infestations or new builds that require proof or compliance with building codes. Services that need to be performed by professionals for the proper application of soil termiticides, physical barriers, installation of treated timbers and production of the kind of documentation required for insurance or resale. 

Maylands Homeowners: Tailoring Treatment to Your Situation

Depending on your local conditions, whether you live in the Maylands area or wider Perth, as well in surrounding suburbs, and have a hot climate, sandy soil or a different species of termite to deal with then you need to consider what treatment method would be ideal for your case.

Shield Termite Treatment Maylands offers all pest control services in Maylands and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6186 7426 or visit our website:

https://shieldtermitetreatment.com.au/