Termite Protection from the Ground Up: Termifuge

4 Facts about Termifuge: Termifilm’s ally in pre-construction termite treatment

Building in the Caribbean comes with many risks – one of which is subterranean termites. Our warm and humid climate creates an inviting environment for termites. They thrive in the damp soil around us, gaining easy access to our properties through foundations that are untreated.

Termifilm has been a game changer in the termite prevention game, offering builders a termite prevention solution that protects a property’s foundation. The treatment consists of a pre-treated polyethylene sheet that creates a physical barrier between the soil and the foundation of a property. The best part? Termifilm offers property owners a guarantee of 12 worry-free years, and performs double duty as a moisture barrier – a bonus for our climate.

But there’s more to Termifilm than meets the eye. While builders new to the product may view Termifilm as a foundation treatment only, the treatment protects properties from the ground up thanks to its partner Termifuge.

1 – Protection from the ground up

Termifuge is an anti-termite protective coating that is applied to beams and other above-ground concrete substructures after or during the Termifilm installation process.  It works in a similar manner to Termifilm in that it is pre-treated with a termiticide that is lethal to termites upon contact but not harmful to humans. Application poses no risk to builders because its texture prevents unwanted spreading or dripping. Together with Termifilm, both treatments work to provide complete protection to homes from the ground up.

2 – Eco-Friendly

Like Termifilm, Termifuge offers eco-friendly benefits. While Termifilm does not leech into the soil (the termiticide is contained in the sheeting), Termifuge contains an innovative plant-based insecticide which boosts the performance of active substances in the termiticide. This results in an overall reduction of conventional biocide content by 50% which is above standard in the industry.

3 – Double duty

Termifuge not only protects against termites but also offers corrosion protection – a welcome bonus!

4 – Professional application

Termifilm and Termifuge work together to provide unparalleled termite protection for your property from the moment you start building. Our technicians are trained in the precise application of both products to ensure maximum effectiveness. Because proper installation is necessary to guarantee the effectiveness of the treatment, Termifilm and Termifuge are not available for retail purchase.

If you are planning to build, get in touch with our termite experts to discuss incorporating Termifilm and Termifuge into your plans to protect against termite damage from the very start. A small investment in termite protection now is a guarantee against costly repairs in the future. Get in touch with our team to learn more.

Building soon? Get in touch to make termite treatment part of your construction plans!

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