Category: Protection of Buildings

Termite-proofing methods may be grouped under the following two categories: 1. Soil Treatment with Chemicals (i) Chemicals for Treatment Following are the emulsifiable chemicals recommended in BIS code: Chloropyrifos has been widely used. They are available with agrochemical agencies which are used to control termites in crops. This chemical with 1% concentration is mixed in…

While making a building termite-proof, the following points have to be observed:

Termites Termites, popularly known as white ants, are found in groups in tropical and sub-tropical countries. They are very fast in eating wood and other cellulosic materials as food. They also damage non-cellulosic materials like plastics, leather, etc. The term termite-proofing is used to indicate the treatment which is given to a building. This is…

Although buildings are constructed based on the space requirement and safety needs, they are also to be protected from natural calamities such as action of termites, dampness, fire, lightening, earthquake, etc. Steps taken during construction itself to protect the buildings from the above calamities the durability and life of the building will be increased. Termites…