by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Timber Pests, Wood Decay
Wood Decay – It’s a Big Problem… Wood decay fungi – aka wood rot Wood rot or wood decay is the most common defect found in Sydney properties and is mostly underestimated by homebuyers, property owners and property professionals. Wood decay causes... 
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Timber Pests, Wood Borers
Timber Borers commonly cause damage to old floorboards and framing timbers, but are they capable of major structural damage, in the Sydney area? Wood borers (timber borers) are a type of timber pest we report on and include insects that live on / in timbers, often... 
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Timber Pests, Wood Borers
Lyctus wood borers as the name implies attack on the sapwood Lyctus wood borers are a type of timber pest that only attack the sapwood of certain susceptible species of hardwood timber. Since it is a requirement that structural timbers contain no more than 25% Lyctus... 
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Building Compliance, Termites, Timber Pests, Why Get a Building & Pest Inspection?
What are Weep holes? – Why do the Reports Mention this? Many home owners assume that a concrete slab and external brick walls prevent termites from accessing their home. This is untrue. With a ‘monolithic’ concrete slab, yes the floor slab does... 
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Garden Beds, Termites, Timber Pests
Poorly considered landscaping such as elevated garden beds against the building, can cause a range of issues such as moisture or damp penetration and concealed termite attack. During a Building and Pest Inspection, we assess the location of garden beds relative to the... 
