Nothing can ruin the excitement of moving into a new home faster than the discovery of termites. Termites - otherwise known as timber pests - have a real knack for destroying many parts of a house. Before settling in to a brand new place, you should always have inspectors take a close, experienced look at the premises to avoid this nightmare scenario.
Areas Of The Home Pest Inspectors Examine -
When inspecting a home, the professionals must pay close attention to any and all timber; after all, that's where termites do their damage. As such, the available framework of the house is typically of chief concern. Things like joints and rafters must be looked at closely. Mouldings, skirtings, cupboards, doors and windows - if made out of timber - should be looked at. Basically, anything that would make an amenable meal for these destructive pests must be taken into account; otherwise, an unpleasant surprise might rear its head later on.
If you think inspectors will only look inside your new home's four walls, think again. A truly thorough inspection will also include outdoor structures like fences and out buildings. Beyond man made structures, pest inspectors will look at trees and other timbers for signs of timber pests. Items such as firewood or garden decorations such wooden logs and posts are also inspected. The goal is to ensure that absolutely no termites are living anywhere on your property, since they can quickly migrate into the home and are so good at hiding that you won't realise it until major damage is done.
Tests That Pest Inspectors Use -
Pest inspectors also use a variety of different tests to check for the presence of termites in a home. With sounding, they use a tapper device to listen for hollow spots in various kinds of timber. Hollow spots usually indicate the presence of timber pests, and must be dealt with. With probing, inspectors use a probe to check wood around the house and to see if it is being decayed or otherwise compromised by termites. These experts know healthy timber from infected timber very well. Finally, experienced pest inspectors use a variety of electronic equipment including moisture detecting meters to look for excessive moisture which is usually brought on by termites; on the flip side, such conditions can lure in timber pests as well. As well as moisture detectors, thermal imaging cameras and other acoustic equipment is used.
As you can see, a lot goes in to inspecting a home for termites. It is well worth the time and expense though, to ensure that your home is safe, sound and ready to live in.
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The team at Brisbane Building and Pest Inspection Services believe that the all too common scenario of finding termites in the home can be largely avoided by having
Brisbane building inspections performed on any home you are thinking about buying.
Pest inspection Brisbane companies know all of the telltale signs associated with these critters and can help you avoid wasting a great deal of time and money.
