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The Perils of Poorly Specified and Installed Physical Termite Barriers for Building Companies

15 Mar 2023 by Greenzone Termite Barrier

Builders beware! Termites are tiny creatures with a big impact, causing billions of dollars in damage every year and putting the literal stability of buildings at risk. As a building company, it's crucial to take the threat of termites seriously and ensure your projects are protected from these destructive pests. But wait, there's a catch! A poorly specified or installed termite barrier can be just as damaging as having no barrier at all. That's why it's essential to choose the right physical termite barrier and installer to safeguard your projects.

In this blog, we'll dive into the dangers of a poorly installed termite barrier and why it's critical to choose the right one to protect your projects.

The Cost of Repair: If termites breach the barrier, you'll be faced with costly repairs to the building. The more extensive the damage, the more time and money you'll need to invest in fixing it. This can quickly add up and cause significant financial strain on your company.

Damage to Your Reputation: If your termite barrier fails to protect the building from termites, it can result in negative publicity and damage your company's reputation. This can have a long-lasting impact on your ability to attract new business and retain existing clients.

Legal Liability: A poorly installed termite barrier can result in legal liability for your building company if termites cause damage to the building. This can lead to time-consuming and expensive legal action, not to mention the damage it can cause to your reputation.

Time-Consuming Disruptions: If you need to repair or replace a poorly installed termite barrier, it can cause delays, additional costs, and inconvenience for your company and clients. This can be frustrating and time-consuming, taking you away from other important projects.

Ineffective Protection: The worst part about a poorly installed termite barrier is that it can be ineffective at preventing termite damage, leading to further damage and increased costs. This can be devastating, especially if you thought your building was protected.

It's evident that choosing the right termite barrier and installer is essential to protect your projects from termite damage. That's why you should choose a reputable, experienced, and accredited installer who uses high-quality, reliable products, such as Greenzone. With Greenzone, you can trust in the quality, reliability, and eco-friendliness of our solutions, giving you peace of mind knowing that your projects are protected from termite damage.

Don't let termites bring your projects down! Choose Greenzone for the ultimate protection against these destructive pests. Our experienced and accredited installers use high-quality, reliable, and eco-friendly solutions to give you the peace of mind you need to focus on your building projects. Protect your company's reputation, finances, and future with Greenzone's physical termite barriers.

Greenzone Termite Barrier
Greenzone Termite Barrier
Australia
GREENZONE® is an insect and termite barrier technology which integrates a compressible foam substrate with bifenthrin (see picture below) creating significant savings in labour and materials to install a combined termite repellent and compressible foam layer.  The core innovation is the integration of a termite repellent into expansion joint foam which can be applied to all elements of construction that require a termite barrier in order to comply with the Building Code of Australia.GREENZONE® is a polyethylene expansion gap flexible foam containing Bifenthrin to act as a barrier to termites, black ant and cockroaches. Bifenthrin is a pyrethroid insecticide and termiticide, a 4th generation pyrethroid, which is virtually insoluble in water (with a solubility of only 0.1 mg/l) and the longest residual termiticide currently registered on the market. Bifenthrin is a product used worldwide and is common in pesticides and termiticides – safety data is readily available (see SDS/MSDS for further information)Application:1. PENETRATION (PIPE) WRAP APPLICATION GREENZONE® is used as an expansion foam around pipe penetration in concrete slab construction. By using GREENZONE® in this manner, the need to install a secondary termite collar barrier is removed. As GREENZONE® provides both termite protection and addresses the expansion/contraction of concrete around penetrations in one-step.2. CONTROL JOINT APPLICATION GREENZONE® is used as an expansion foam in control joints required in concrete slab construction. By using GREENZONE® in this manner, the need to install a secondary termite fabric barrier is removed. As GREENZONE® provides both termite protection and addresses the expansion/contraction of concrete slabs in one-step.3. CONCRETE INFILL SLAB APPLICATIONS GREENZONE® is used as an expansion foam in control joints required where concrete infill slabs abut a concrete or brick wall. By using GREENZONE®, the need to install a secondary termite fabric barrier is removed. GREENZONE® provides both termite protection and addresses the expansion and contraction of concrete infill slabs.Benefit:- Reduces complexity - expansion joint foam (EJF) incorporating termite barrier - 2-in-1 product- Speed of install - far speedier to install than legacy termite systems- Patented product - GREENZONE is the only EJF with termite barrier on the market- Support and education - GREENZONE provides CPD and technical support for all productsGREENZONE products are Australian developed for Australian conditions. GREENZONE was established in 2010 and caters to the Australia and International building and construction markets.

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