LASERframe TERMINATOR® Blue

TERMINATOR Blue is suitable for residential house and light commercial applications such as wall frames and roof trusses. It is for inside/interior, above-ground framing applications only.

TERMINATOR Blue is a new generation envelope H2-F termite-protected timber. It protects against all termites except the more ferocious Mastotermes darwiniensis found north of the tropic of capricorn, therefore is suitable for use South of the Tropic of Capricorn only.

TERMINATOR Blue ensures your framing solution is termite resistant as well as cost-effective.

It's made from seasoned, dressed, machine-graded plantation radiata pine, you can identify Carter Holt Harvey Blue Pine by its blue dye and labelling.

Whether you’re building a new home or making an addition, choosing your termite management systems is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.

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Applications

TERMINATOR Blue is suitable for wall frames, roof trusses and any other load bearing application where termite protection is required.

Service conditions

Inside, above ground applications only. For use below the tropic of Capricorn.

Australian Standards and Building Code of Australia Approval TERMINATOR Blue framing is treated in accordance with:

• Australian Standard 1604.1 Specification for Preservative Treatment – Part 1: Sawn and round timber
• The NSW Timber Marketing Act (TMA)
• The Queensland Timber Utilisation and Marketing Act (TUMA) TERMINATOR Blue is deemed a termite resistant primary element under the:
• Building Code of Australia (BCA) and,
• Australian Standard 3660.1 Termite Management – Part 1: New Building Work

Commercial & residential

TERMINATOR Blue is suitable for both residential and commercial construction in accordance with AS 3660.1 and AS 1604.1

Compatibility with other treated timbers

TERMINATOR Blue can be used with other treated timbers including CCA and LOSP treated framing.

Resealing

Cut ends of TERMINATOR Blue do not need to be resealed for the treatment to remain effective; however it is recommended as good building practice. Resealing is required for re-planning of studs, notching of bottom plate for fixing of bath tub or shower recess.

Environmental certification

TERMINATOR Blue is manufactured from 100% Australian plantation pine. Timber is sourced from Australian Forestry Standard and FSC certified forests.

Exposure to elements

TERMINATOR Blue has high UV light and heat stability so its treatment retains its efficacy throughout normal construction periods.

Fire rating

TERMINATOR Blue has the same allowable uses under the BCA with regard to fire rating as untreated timber.

Fixings and fasteners

TERMINATOR Blue is non corrosive to fixings, so no special fixings are required.

Safety

TERMINATOR Blue should be handled with the same safety precautions as untreated timber. Gloves should be worn and eyes, nose and throat should be protected from wood dust.

Treatment

TERMINATOR Blue is treated to an H2F level making it suitable for internal applications, above ground. It is approved for use in all areas of Australia below the Tropic of Capricorn. TERMINATOR Blue is treated with Bifenthrin or Permethrin (synthetic pyrethroids). This organic insecticide is used in common household applications such as head lice shampoo’s, citronella torch and lamp oils and fly spray.

Identification

The structural grade is printed on every stick of TERMINATOR Blue framing timber at 1.2m intervals.

TERMINATOR Blue is coloured using a strong blue dye for ease of identification and each stick will be branded with its treatment level, either with an inkjet stamp along the face of the board or with an end tag.

Moisture content

Seasoned, kilned dried. Moisture content meets AS 1748 requirements. 

Structural grading

TERMINATOR Blue is available in a variety of structural grades including MGP10, MGP12, MGP15 and F5.

Termite management

A heavy duty sticker is available with the TERMINATOR warranty. Place the sticker in the meter or fuse box for future identification that the house frame has been built with TERMINATOR Blue.

Timber species

TERMINATOR Blue is manufactured from Australian grown Radiata or Slash Plantation Pine.

Waste disposal

Off-cuts are not classed as hazardous material and can be disposed of as normal landfill waste. Never burn treated timbers.

Warranty

TERMINATOR Blue is guaranteed to resist termite attack for 25-years.

MSDS

Laserframe Terminator Blue (treatment number 75) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Format: PDF Filesize: 98KB Download file >>

Carter Holt Harvey is committed to on-going reviews of its MSDS's to ensure they reflect all currently available information. In the event that you require more detail on any MSDS or would like to confirm that you have the most recent MSDS for a particular product, please contact the Marketing Department via phoning 132 321.