This is a question we
hear all too often and its alarming the misinformation that is given to
homeowners about the termites cannot eat steel. The fact is that even if you
have a house with steel frames you still require an annual termite inspection.
People often forget that decorative timbers such as, skirting boards, door
frames, window frames, floorboards, window frames, ceiling joists, cabinetry
and other wood fittings within the house are susceptible to termite
infestation. Termite damage can be costly to repair if undetected in its late
stages. So whatever information you may have been told about steel frames and
termites, take away from this that you still require an annual termite treatment Ipswich. Termite inspections need to be carried out by licensed inspector
that manage require specialist training. An accountability due to their
destructive nature and structural integrity risk to your home and property will
identify to more than just finding termites which in itself is an art form.
It is also to
identify the species, producing a customized approach to management based on
species, location found in the house. A one size fits all policy doesn’t work
and professional advice to protect your asset. A paper trail is also record for
your evidence of inspection finding and recommendations of termite treatment Ipswich. A
termite inspection need by having a timber pest inspection on the purchase of a
house is absolutely one of the best things you can do. And before committing to
investing in such an asset, however, having the timber pest inspection on
purchase does not protect you from termite attack in the future. Termites are a
constant and consistent pest particularly prevalent due to the climate conditions
therefore are great for termite activity with the queen laying thousands of
eggs per day. The humidity making it perfect colonizing flights of reproductive
termites that needs treatment. This in a nutshell explains why continuing to
have at least an annual termite treatment Ipswich is paramount to a termite free home,
and without home insurance covering termite damage should take the chance.
Termites can’t eat
hard wood, in fact, termites that do significant damage to properties are
actually hardwood eaters. Some termites can eat both softwood and hardwood therefore,
having hardwood in the property does not protect you from termite attack. Despite
hardwood taking termites a little longer to chew through to eat and process,
nevertheless, they can and will as termites exist only to eat timber. Coincide
that with their large colonies size and persistence, it is a real problem. Ending
the cycle of termite treatment can be sure to get a termite inspection. That’s
nothing to worry about because it’s very common for people to have railway
sleepers, old timbers laying around their garden or stored under or around the
property. The misconception is that some people notice active termite damage
and believe that if they are feeding on these items them they won’t be feeding
on their homes. This is incorrect, as termites are subterranean, they can
travel up to fifty-meter in search of timber and will build an underground network
of tunnels to locate timber. So activity on a tree stump in the garden may well
just be the tip of the ice berg. When you discover a spot where termites have
infested something on your property, it’s important you have us perform a full
inspection and have a termite treatment so that it can contain and manage the
infestation and prevent the risk of further damage.
