Is there not some way to treat the surfaces? Otherwise I think I would design
moveable panels rather than swinging doors or hinged structures. Just making
clearance over that sort of distance would really be challenging and you would
have to clear absolutely everything to allow the thing to swing weather from
below or from one corner.
Really though, surely people all over the state build and insulate without
termites destroying their insulation! How do they do it? I am damn sure it
isn't with swinging basement walls.
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 10:00 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Rigid insulation and termites.
Alan,
Good question. I doubt I will want to put drywall on the wall since that
would make it pretty heavy to move. Possibly though.
So, maybe paneling?
Bob, thanks I can always count on you to egg me on. Since this isn't a
structural wall or anything, just a facade, I think I can make some light
frames with the insulation captured in the frame, then maybe just a light
paneling covering it. Thanks for the thought of hinging it at the top,
that hadn't occurred to me.
Spiro, according to the article I read on buildingScience.com termite
barriers are copper sheeting or a stainless steel mesh. Also, the usual
antitermite precautions like aggregate for two feet from the foundation
wall, or two feet of overhanging eves, and a 5% grade away from the house
for lanscaping, and a 2% grade for any cement or other hardscaping. No
plants or organic mulch within two feet of the house. Blah blah blah.
Basically, keep the area directly adjacent to the house as dry as
possible.
--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
Tel: (412) 268-9081
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