Damp walls and what they attract
Moisture is what turns a risk into an attack.
In short: Rising damp, window frame moisture and blocked drains noted on a building and pest inspection.
Why moisture matters
Termites need moisture. Damp walls, leaking frames and wet ground beside the house make a property far more attractive to them.
What was recorded
A St Ives building and pest inspection found rising damp at the base of rear walls and moisture damage in a window frame where the ground sat too high.
Drains that hold water
Blocked spoon drains kept water beside the same house, adding to the problem.
Thermal imaging
A thermal camera shows cooler, damper areas behind finished surfaces, which a moisture meter then confirms.
In a new Tallawong home
Watch ground levels, downpipes and garden watering. They decide whether the slab edge stays dry.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Tallawong. Licensed building practitioners, NSW Fair Trading licence 366177C.
