Timber Replacement Warranties Information

What we offer

Three products are available for you to choose from: TimberSafe, TimberSure, TimberSafe for Baiting

Each is designed to provide you with protection and peace of mind against the devastation of termites. CSIRO statistics reveal termites attack one in every three homes. An even more disturbing fact is that your Home Insurance Policy will NOT cover you against termite damage.

All you need do is have an Accredited Pest Management firm conduct a termite inspection of your premises. Then, depending upon what they find, you may qualify for one of the three warranties.

TimberSafe - offered where no termites, or evidence of termite damage, is detected at the time of inspection. Should termites enter the premises during the next twelve months, or termite damage be discovered during this period, your Pacific International TimberSafe Warranty will cover the cost of repairs and remedial treatment. The warranty may be renewed annually.

TimberSure - available where termite damage, or active termites, are detected and a chemical treatment is required. The warranty is subject to you implementing the modifications recommended by your termite inspector. The warranty may be renewed annually after a further inspection.

TimberSafe for Baiting - offered when a Sentricon, Exterra or Nemesis Termite Monitoring & Baiting Program is implemented. These programs are designed to concentrate termite feeding and then eliminate the termite colony, whilst minimising the use of chemicals. Once the colony is eliminated, you will be issued your Pacific International TimberSafe Timber Replacement Warranty.

Protecting your Home

Any structure can be attacked by termites. Periodic maintenance should include measures to minimise the possibilities of infestation in and around your home. Factors which may lead to infestation include:

1. Edge of concrete slab concealed
Ensure the edge of your slab is fully exposed.

2. Weep holes blocked
Ensure weep holes are fully exposed.

3. Less than 400mm clearance
Try and improve ventilation to these areas.

4. Earth/wood contact
Remove all such contact areas by lowering or digging away the soil. Use metal stirrups to mount pergolas, etc.

5. Damp areas
Remove moisture sources, repair leaking downpipes, taps, etc and grade soil to ensure run-off.

6. Form-work & scrap timber
Remove all scrap timbers and do not store any timber adjacent to the house.

7. Stumps
Remove or have test drilled and checked by a timber pest manager.

8. Mulch
Try and avoid using mulch on garden beds adjacent to the house.

9. Tree branches touching the structure
Remove all such occurrences.

10. Wood rot
Replace any decayed timbers.

11. A full Inspection and Report should be carried out every six months. Regular inspections DO NOT stop attack, but may limit the amount of damage by detecting problems early.

12. Engage a professional pest controller who is insured to provide a management program.
There is no way of preventing attack. The provision of a complete termite barrier will impede and discourage concealed entry into a building. It cannot prevent attack. Termites can still bridge or breach barriers but they can be detected more readily during routine inspections.

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