Method of forming a termite barrier

摘要

A method of inhibiting the migration of termites into a structure is provided including the steps of forming a band across exposed faces of external masonry walls of the structure wherein the band is disposed above ground level and includes, at least in part, a settable composition wherein in a set condition the settable composition is sealably engaged with a physical termite barrier, said physical termite barrier forming at least part of a termite barrier extending between a concrete slab of the structure and a mortar course in the external masonry walls.

主权项

1. A method of inhibiting the migration of termites into a structure wherein the structure comprises a concrete slab, a footing and an external masonry wall having an internal face and an external face, the concrete slab and the external masonry wall being supported on the footing, the external masonry wall abutting the slab on the interior surface of the external masonry wall forming a joint, the method including applying a bead of clear termite resistant sealant to the joint between the slab and a course of the external masonry wall abutting the slab and further directly applying a continuous clear termite resistant sealant layer to the structure extending over and sealing at least a portion of the slab adjacent the external masonry wall, extending over the bead of termite resistant sealant and over the course and further extending onto the external face of the external masonry wall to provide a continuous visual inspection band which extends across the boundaries of adjacent components of said external masonry wall, the termite resistant sealant layer at least partially penetrating the concrete slab and the external masonry wall, wherein the portion of the slab and the external masonry wall to which the clear termite resistant sealant layer is applied remains visually unobstructed and uncovered.