Extent of Termite Damage in this Thornlands Home
A standard termite and pest inspection identified termite damage that was substantial, old and structural in nature.
We we engaged to use our specialist termite damage inspection skills to ascertain the full extent of the termite damage.
Areas of the Home that Required Repairs
Intrusive Inspection Identified the Areas of this Termite Damage Thornlands Home That Needed Repairs
After our site inspection, we located historical termite damage. The nature of the damage was obvious due to the texture, colour and state of the plasterboard. Structures that were damaged included 2mtr plus long crack in Gyprock close to the area were a 4mtr length lintel in the roof cavity junction was located. It had been completely destroyed by termites. Structurally described as ‘paper’, the ceiling had dropped by a large over 20mm amount. Potential structural failure being noted with risks of more substantial damage to the property – making repairs a high priority.
Structural damage was also located in adjoining rooms and connecting walls impacting timber studs, lintels, inter-room partition walls.
Structural Timber Repairs Completed
The Termite Damage Thornlands Repair Works
To repair the termite damage, we had to remove the cladding and a 4 metre length structural beam. This was a substantial project due to the structural repairs needed.
Gyprock and wall claddings were removed, ceiling propped in multiple places due to the load from a tiled roof on this key structure. The structural beam was removed without impacting any of the surrounding walls or ceilings along with relevant timbers that were connected to this lintel. We carefully installed a single length new lintel, with the help of our extended installation team.
Homeowners were most relieved that this termite damage Thornlands’ home was successfully repaired enabling the homeowner to proceed to listing the property for sale.
Experience Repairing Termite Damage in Thornlands Homes
Thornlands is a relatively green suburb and susceptible to termite infestations. This Thornlands property had historical termite damage that was structural. It was also a property where renovations had occurred, which may have helped facilitate the infestation and thus extent of damage discovered. Houses, which have a more green environment, such as some properties in Thornlands, along with renovations are averse to this type of termite damage.
Structural Termite Damage Thornlands Gallery
This gallery shows the structural termite damage in this Thornlands property. Structural Termite Damage in this home shows the complexity of the repair works and skills of the team to deliver a successful outcome.
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Termite Damage Thornlands FAQ’s
Yes. Many brick veneer homes in Thornlands are in a location with plenty of nature, green spaces around. Proximity to nature can indicate elevated termite activity. Coupled with houses that are brick skin with internal timber where the structures reach the ground can make access easier for termites. This type of house also features regularly in our repair projects.
The reality is termites are good at hiding their activity and once in your home, can create a lot of damage. Damage should be repaired as soon as possible with regular pest inspections to help with early intervention.
Structural lintels are commonly found between sections of the home, around doors and windows so, because of their structural position, do get impacted by termite activity. Lintels take a lot of weight from roof, walls etc. This role as part of a home’s vital structure also means that once impacted by termites, the damage is structural and can have substantial impact on a home’s structural integrity. It is not the kind of termite damage to leave un-repaired.
Yes, termites travel through any concealed timber framing, so that damage can include any timbers connected to the lintel. When we do intrusive inspections, we follow termite damage across lintel length, supporting structures and connected structures in the roof, up the walls and anywhere else that the termite damage evidence leads us.
As repairs happen in the lintel, it is worth noting we sometimes uncover live termites in some of these connected structures. Not only do we pause repair works but, had those repair works not even started, potential live termites – may have stayed hidden and able to continue their meal.