Traditionally applied liquid soil treatments produce an uninterrupted chemical barrier in the soil surrounding both sides of the foundation in all factories and warehouses, as well as around the piers that protect the floor system. This barrier should keep foraging termites from damaging the foundation and timber structures. Only soil near this footing construction is treated.
If termite-prone building materials are used in new home construction (including additions), the Building Code of Australia requires protection. AS3660.1 offers BCA-compliant physical and chemical treatment systems. Some termite management techniques prevent termites from entering the home through a secret channel.
AS 3660.1 says that all decks, additions, new construction, repairs, and buildings must have a termite control system put in place under them. At all places of penetration, links, and junctions between the deck and the main structure, the barrier is meant to provide adequate security against stealth termites.
All building application drawings must include termite system specifics. The installer will verify that everything meets AS 3660.1, but the builder must ensure trade contractors don't damage the system.
Plumbers who didn't know where the chemical barrier was and landscapers who pierced physical barriers have damaged good termite systems. Communication matters!
We happily give certificates for preconstruction termite control. Your building site meets all Australian Standards and termite control standards with this certification. Certifiers need our certificate to verify termite protection in your building completion papers.
We may provide termite protection that meets local council criteria for building a new house or studio or upgrading or certifying a converted garage.
Each circumstance is different; therefore, there are several materials and installation techniques to fulfil the new needs and secure your new or second home.
We can help with termite management whether you are installing new plumbing services, adding a slab that will abut an existing slab, or laying a new slab.
Building rules provide termite prevention for new, extended, and renovated structures. Melbourne has a weird system where municipal areas can be deemed “termite declared” and require such protection. Termites are ubiquitous in Melbourne; therefore, declaring certain places "termite-declared" and others not makes no sense. Other states require termite prevention for new constructions. Discover termite-declared locations.
Instead of trusting your builder, call an independent termite specialist for the best advise and solutions. Instead of choosing the lowest termite defence, investigate all options.
The goal of termite defence is to remove hidden access sites. To enter the building, termites must develop around the termite protection, making themselves apparent to the homeowner or termite inspector.
Therefore, termite prevention must be implemented whenever a hidden termite entrance point might be created:
Extensions: The connect between an existing structure and an extension creates concealed termite access spots that must be protected.
Landscaping: Decks, patios, driveways, walkways, and gardens may hide entrances. Landscapers are often uninformed of legislation and difficulties.
New constructions: Termite prevention solutions are incorporated into the building's structure during construction to remove all hidden termite access sites.
Renovations: Termite prevention is recommended for bathroom, laundry and kitchen renovations. Unprotected utility pipe penetrations allow termites in.
New construction is best protected by prevention. Our preconstruction termite treatment solutions safeguard your construction site against termites from the ground up. We follow the Australian Standard AS 3660.1 to ensure our termite management service reaches the highest standards.
Steel frames are termite-resistant, so builders may design a relatively safe house with one. Many steel-framed houses are unsecured and have termite infestations. The property suffered non-structural timber damage worth tens of thousands of dollars due to these infestations. Later, termites in steel homes typically go undetected because people think termites won't bother them.
Termites don't like steel frames, but they're not picky. Termites will eat through the areas surrounding a steel frame to find natural materials. This natural structure attracts termites with skirting boards, in-house walls, built-in joinery, bath & shower voids, wardrobes, floorboard materials, and furnishings. These materials are abundant in new homes and are ideal for a starving termite colony that wants to build sub- nests and colonies under steel-frame dwellings.
All extensions, granny flats, renovations, and small residential dwellings must incorporate compliant termite management systems in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC). The selected system shall provide effective and continuous protection against concealed termite entry to the building structure.
This is to certify that termite management measures have been installed in the subject building in accordance with AS 3660.1 – Termite Management – New Building Work and relevant building regulations.
The termite management system installed for this structure includes appropriate physical and/or chemical barriers designed to provide protection against subterranean termite entry, in compliance with the requirements of the referenced standard.
All works have been carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and industry best practice at the time of installation.
This certificate confirms that the termite management system has been installed as required for the protection of the building structure. Ongoing inspection and maintenance in accordance with AS 3660.2 is recommended to ensure continued effectiveness.
Pre-construction termite prevention for existing roof trusses, refurbished townhouses, and single residences is Rapid's speciality. A certificate for part A or part B (3660.1) will meet Australian Standards if you're building a new home or adding a barrier to an expansion.
Part A is the most frequent termite protection, applied to penetration pipe collars and electrical conduit before the concrete slab is poured. Part b is when the slab is finished and a chemical perimeter barrier, reticulation system, or termite blanket is put in, depending on when you hire a termite business.
Chemical soil treatment and drill injection are termite treatments (3660.2). A soil barrier called Termidor Fipronil is used in this therapy. Chemical soil treatment is indicated. After tunnelling into the treated area, termites are controlled. Termite treatments are effective when termites invade your home.
Termite protection AS3660.1 certificate of conformity is necessary for every building permit for a concrete slab, brick piers, roof trusses, new extension decking, or new concrete stumps when building a new or existing residence.
Consider AS 3660.1 the guide that prevents termites from turning your ideal house into a smorgasbord. The Australian Standard instructs builders on termite control system design and installation for new residences, sheds, garages, and carports.
The National Construction Code references this, making it the legislation for:
Class 1 (home, townhouse, unit)
Garage, carport, shed in Class 10A
I tell every homeowner that termites are like unwelcome house visitors who devour your walls while you sleep. They may sneak through business card-sized holes for months or years.
Unfortunately, most house insurance policies don't cover termite damage. Because these pests remained unreported, families have paid $50,000 or more for repairs. In Melbourne, Vic Australia, we live in a high-risk termite zone, so this isn't a “maybe it'll happen” problem; it's “when will it happen if I'm not prepared?”
AS 3660.1 doesn't aim to keep termites out of your home (that's impossible), but to prevent them from entering without your knowledge.
Prevent Costly Damage Early: Termites may damage a building before it's finished. Our preconstruction treatments create a strong barrier to termites in lumber and other cellulose-based materials.
Compliance and Peace of Mind: Our termite treatment products meet AS 3660.1, the Australian industry standard. They secure your investment and guarantee your site fulfils construction certification criteria.
Structural Integrity: Termite barriers protect essential structural parts during construction, keeping your structure safe and lasting.
At different phases of building, Part B allows additional chemical and/or physical goods around the dwelling.
Termite Management Installation and Treatment Certificate
After completing the AS3660.1 termite management installation, the builder or homeowner obtains the necessary documentation.
Installation Certificate—Meter Box Sticker
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