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Are you planning to add an Extension, Second Storey Additions or Build a New Home?

New Building Termite Barrier Where new building work at or below ground level is carried out, termite barriers shall be Installed in accordance with AS 3660.1. Where practical and possible the new termite barrier should be integrated with the existing systems so as to form a barrier system for the entire building. You will also need to …

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Invasive Inspection

What is an Invasive Inspection? Why/When do you need it? Here at Quality Termite Control we do Termite Inspections, Thermal Imaging Camera (infrared) Inspections, Moisture Inspections, Building Inspections and a lot more. When we pick up or spot high moisture readings on walls or thermal abnormalities the next stage will be the Invasive Inspection. These …

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What are we looking for during our Termite Inspection?

What are we looking for during our Termite Inspection? Durable Sign AROUND THE BUILDING Timber in Direct Earth Contact Timber Debris Firewood Tree Stumps Wood Rot / Decay Rot / Decay in Fence Vegetation Leaking / Rusted Guttering Avoid Blocked Gutters Excess Water Pipes Down Pipes Evidence of Inadequate Drainage Surface Drainage Install Drain Water …

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Termite Infestation/Damage in Sydney Houses

Termites feed mainly on cellulose, a major component of wood. Continuous feeding leads to complete destruction. It’s not just timber houses that are at risk. A 1998 CSIRO study of 4000 homes found that brick and steel–framed houses are equally at risk from Termite attack as timber–framed houses. Termites will chew through other cellulose–based materials …

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Termites Sneak through Concrete Slabs

Did you know … that termites can find their way even through cracks in a concrete slab? Some people think a concrete slab offers complete protection against termite infestation. Fact: Termites are capable of smelling timber in a building over long distances. They may sneak into your house through tiny cracks in the concrete slab …

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Only some Termites feed on Wood

Did you know that most termite species feed on grass and debris? There are only a few out of hundreds of termite species causing serious damage to Australian Homes. But these are the ones of importance to House Owners. Specifically, wooden buildings are threatened since these termites eat cellulose, starches and sugars (carbohydrates) that they …

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Termites expand in summer time

Did you know? Termites expand their colony in summer time … and they need to look for new food sources. Did you know? A typical home with termites may have three to four termite colonies around it, with as many as 2 million termites in each colony. That’s more than the number of people in …

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Termite Thermal Imaging Inspection

Using the latest state-of-the-art thermal imaging technology combined with standard inspection tools and techniques, Quality Termite Control provides you a broader and more comprehensive assessment of the premises. Infrared Thermal Imaging passively reads the temperature differential of the surface it is pointed at so that termite problems may be detected without disturbing walls, possibly before …

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Why we need Termite Inspections?

“Avoid nasty surprises” Why do we need termite inspections? In Australia, 1 in 3 properties are at risk of termite infestations. Don’t be one of the many unfortunate property owners who discover a major expense bill when their property structure becomes weakened due to wood eating termites! A regular annual termite inspection will save you …

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Subfloor Cleaning Sydney

Timber Debris As a home owner we can discourage termites from entering our homes. Termites are attracted to wood and timber products so it’s essential that you remove any potential termite food sources away from your home . Timber off cuts, timber debris, etc, existing in subfloor area provide an attractive food source and nesting …

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