Hi guys, i m doing my kitchen extension. Hence, would appreciate if you could recommend me the suitable termite control chemical for pre-construction purpose.

Thank you.

This post has been edited by wonggl: Jan 4 2010, 03:29 PM

Someone did suggest a type of chemical here :

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/859992

normally pre-construction site use "LINTREX 400", dilute 1:60-120, spray 5L/ M2 for termite control, can tahan 2-3years. REMINDER : Take 100% care to handle this extremely toxic chemical, HSE is a must.......

This post has been edited by skng03: Jan 4 2010, 08:27 PM

all DIY spray/brush is only for the surface treatment, termite/insects will still attack if :

1. cavities eg cracks, holes ex nails/screw etc
2. cross cut the spayed /brush wood (edge are now not protected)
3. chemicals diminishing due to rub, air (oxidation), decomposed (ageing due to UV or oxone) etc
4. leached away by water/rain/moists

the best is to spray/brush all edge (after cross cutting) and put a thick coating on it. coating must be UV/oxone resistant to protect the chemicals underneath.
of coz the best to ask the saw mills to treat the wood before send to construction. treatment must be done 100% (full penetration and have adequate chemicals retain in wood cells). u can test the chemicals/ penetration using a specific reagent (different reagent for different chemicals)... if u inteested to know...

Please use existing topic for further posting
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/859992/+20

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