For all infrastructure, commercial and major domestic projects, ABIS' licensed and experienced inspectors determine and document the status of cracking, movement and deformation to adjacent pavements and structures so that the extent of any collateral effects caused...
What ABIS inspects at the Fixing Stage: Window openings to shower areas appropriately sealed. Doors fitted to acceptable standards and function. Windows fitted to acceptable standards and function. Skirting fitted to acceptable standards and function. Architraves...
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Mastotermes darwiniensis Type Subterranean Genus Mastotermes Species darwiniensis.* Castes Queen, King, Soldier pseudergate/reproductive. Nest type Non-mound builder. Nests in trunks and root crowns of trees and stumps May range 70Metres. May...
What ABIS Inspects at Lock-Up Stage: Roofing installed and complete to Standards & manufacturer specifications. Roof plumbing. Appropriate flashings to openings and penetrations checked for fitting and condition. Visually check for the installation of damp...
Drywood Termites are very different to dampwood termites Do not require ground water or any source of water other than the atmosphere and the moisture content Does not have contact with ground and moisture is not a limiting factor as with subterranean species Do not...
KingThe original king along with the queen tends the young during early life. He fertilises the queen and is usually long lived.Queen(Macropterous) Tends the young during the formation of the nest and is identified by retaining wing buds. Her main function is...
Termite identification is based on: Alate & soldier characteristics; Feeding & nesting habits; and Distribution Soldiers and Identification Variation in size and morphology within a species Soldiers are the final moult in the worker or wingless line for all...
Building Inspection at Frame Stage: Subsidence. Visual check that all framing is straight and plumb. Wall frame member spacings are adequate with blocking & nogging installed for wall and ceiling linings. The connection of frame members. Location of...
