Protecting multi-billion dollar projects – Which solution is effective?

Whenever starting to build a project, the first step to care about is the structure, sustainability and termite prevention work to protect that project. The larger the scale, the more attention is paid to protection work.

According to modern trends, wooden furniture is increasingly favored and more widely used due to its sophistication in design, color as well as richness in combination with other materials. However, this trend has placed projects, especially luxury villas and resorts, under the threat of termites. This tiny insect, in search of food, will not only gnaw wooden components but also cause a risk of subsidence when attacking load-bearing rafters and columns. Once infested by termites, the damage is difficult to foresee.

Understanding this, investors have constantly searched for an effective protection solution that fits business operations. For many years, the common termite treatment work of spraying chemicals to soak the foundation has not brought expected results. Termites return to damage only a short time after treatment. Besides, this method also affects business because of having to temporarily isolate the treated area during the chemical spraying time.

Mr. Tran Thanh Bình, acting Executive Housekeeper at Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang, said the unit is always looking for a termite prevention solution that is odorless, has no chemical residue and does not affect the design aesthetics. “Through survey and practical use, we found that Exterra meets these criteria,” Mr. Binh said.

As a system of stations with a diameter up to 30 cm, placed 4-5 m apart underground, Exterra forms a protective barrier surrounding the project. Therefore, in addition to elimination, this method also permanently prevents against termite infestation. Termites are attracted into the stations thanks to Focus termiticide dust, a patented invention in the USA. This is a compound of natural origin and has no toxicity. Then the Requiem compound will affect the growth process of termites, preventing them from forming a new shell and gradually dying. Only acting on termites, this solution is proven to be effective and completely non-toxic to humans and pets through independent practical tests by many research centers and universities in Australia (2003), Thailand (2005) and Philippines (2007)...

Currently, in addition to some cultural projects such as Thien Duc pagoda (Hoi An), Minh Khiem theater (Tu Duc tomb – Hue), Independence Palace (HCMC)... many resorts and villas in Vietnam have deployed use and seen effectiveness. Mentioned can be Mia Resort (Nha Trang), Fusion Maia (Da Nang), Sai Gon Quang Binh (Quang Binh), Six Senses Ninh Van (Nha Trang)...

Mr. Binh said: “The new solution is very useful and helps us prevent the risk of termite intrusion.” On the other hand, the system does not affect business because it is designed underground outside the building and thanks to its convenient design, it is easy to monitor, inspect and treat. In addition, customers only invest once at the beginning for the installation and operation of the system. The cost for warranty and maintenance in subsequent years is very low. Therefore, the system is evaluated by investors as a reasonable investment to protect the project comprehensively and long-term.