WHY IS THE ALTIS TECHNICALLY ADVANCED ANTI-TERMITE SYSTEM “SIMPLY THE BEST”?

Altis is a patented system with a long history of success. Altis is constantly being tested and upgraded and has never stopped improving the product. We are already working on the next improvements which will require testing before presentation to the market.

Altis was the first reticulation system to gain chemical label approval in Australia using systems testing developed by the CSIRO.

Such is the quality of Altis that we have recently been granted the CodeMark certificate of Conformity, which is the highest standard of excellence that can be achieved in Australia.

The standards required in Australia are highly regarded throughout the world.

THE ALTIS SYSTEM UNIQUE POINTS OF DIFFERENCE:
Many systems are on the markets which have a simple hole drilled into the pipes, but Altis has scientifically designed and regulated delivery points emitters) which ensure the correct amount of chemical is delivered to all areas being treated.  Termites only require a hairs breadth of untreated soil to make their attack.

Have Emitters that ensure grit from soil will not enter, or termites do not make their entrance into the pipe through simple holes.

Recent tests using a non-repellent termiticide show that over a 50 metre distance there is complete and even distribution over the entire length of the system.  No other system can match these results.

To further ensure even spread a perforated plastic sheet of builders membrane is employed so that there are two methods that contribute to distribution.

Because the Altis pipe is a flat section pipe there is no impression on concrete slabs which can weaken the slab.

The Altis pipe cannot crush as it does not start life as a round pipe.

Altis has a favourable engineer's report confirming that Altis operates effectively in CLAY even if clay subsidence occurs.

Should there be any question of the soils ability to absorb chemical or as extra precaution where circumstances require, foaming techniques can be applied.
The Altis system is simple to install which is important in the elimination of onsite mistakes.

Altis has recently trademarked Purple in Australia when used in an Anti-Termite irrigation or reticulation system due to association of the colour with Altis. This is appropriate because the colour when used in normal irrigation shows water that is not drinkable, which is the same in our industry.

The purple colour identifies the Altis pipe as high density, flexible, resistant to solvents used in Termiticide, manufactured in the unique flat section that fills out under pressure, with emitters which evenly disperse emulsion under low pressure.

NOTE: All materials have been tested to the worldwide recognized American Standard testing system for resistance to solvents and long life of 50 years plus under soil.

Materials are largely Australian made pipes to our own formula.

And above all we are a long established company with stable management and hundreds of thousands of successful installations since 1992.

Australian conditions range climatically from snow in the South to intense tropical conditions in the North and include exposure to 300 varieties of termites, 15 of which can cause damage which is economically significant.

WHY IS RETICULATION THE BEST TERMITE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM?

BUILDERS and CONCRETORS ADVANTAGE

And because the Altis pipe is a flat section pipe there is no impression on concrete slabs which can weaken the slab.

INSTALLERS ADVANTAGE

Altis Pty Ltd is an Australian company that has patented and developed innovative technology in termite protection systems in a cost competitive, effective; replenishable variety of termite management system, which solves the problem of effective long term termite control.

The Altis termite reticulation system (sometimes known as an irrigation or replenishment system) solves the problem of effective long term termite control at a reasonable total cost but with a level of even distribution unable to be achieved by its competitors. When we add to these advantages from flexible pipes which will not stop working even when in clay and the ability to fit to awkward situations, we have a powerful system.

Altis is a high quality system accurately dosing termite control through controlled rate emitters (drippers) thus minimising termiticide usage, and also prevents exposure of chemicals on site to workers, spray drift to neighbours, and exposure of pets to chemicals.

Hand spraying provides only short-term relief but Altis provides a long term solution, with no messy spraying or drilling of the house in the event of termite infestation. The system is simply re charged by an accredited pest control company.

The system provides effective replenishment with no health risk for the life of the building and will enable the use of even more environmentally safe termite control agents that will become available in the future.

The materials in the system are fully warranted for 50 years subject to annual inspections, replenishment at the intervals specified by Altis accredited licensees and applied as per chemical manufacturer's specifications.

Altis achieved Australian Building Codes Board national certification after an exacting examination of the system. This was a continuation of 13 years of development to gain the highest stamp of approval that can be given in the country. This system was discontinued and a new scheme called "CodeMark" building product certification scheme has replaced the old scheme, which has been achieved by Altis.

CSIRO technical opinions 145 and 222 are continually updated and current with the latest standards. Therefore CSIRO has appraised all Altis termite reticulation (irrigation) systems as being fit for the purpose for which they were designed. CSIRO is a member of WFTAO (World Federation of Technical Assessments Organisation).

Altis was the first system to ever go on label, approved by National Registration Authority (NRA) now Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). We were supported by Dow Elanco, now Dow AgroSciences Aust. Ltd. To achieve this landmark it was also the first ever Australian system to be tested, with the assistance of CSIRO, Department of Agriculture, Department of local government and a variety f expert witnesses.

Building Code of Australia Compliance
Deemed to Comply Regulations

Australian Standards Extensive testing of chemical distribution, outlined in our opinions, completely proves the distribution as superior in the even distribution of chemicals.

Comprehensive engineers report demonstrates suitability in clay.
Materials longevity and effect of termiticide on materials are tested to World standard testing; far more aggressively tested than in field conditions the results of which prove life of materials in excess of 50 years.

USE OF EMITTERS THE HEART OF THE ALTIS SYSTEM

Low pressure emitters are the heart of the Altis system.  As well as the use of flexible pipes, which are of particular advantage in difficult areas such as clay sites, and perforated plastic sheeting, Altis use emitters to distribute chemical at a measured rate.  The termiticide is induced at low pressure, which maintains an even distribution at all points along a pipe.

The use of emitters ensures no roots from vegetation will clog the pipe and render it ineffective.

The unique, patented difference in the Altis system is that the pipes are laid over perforated plastic membrane, beneath the builder’s membrane. In this way chemical is distributed evenly and does not risk an untreated area which may allow opportunities for termites to enter.

ALTIS PURPLE PIPE IS THE WORKHORSE OF THE ALTIS SYSTEM.

Altis has recently trademarked Purple when used in an Anti -Termite irrigation or reticulation system due to association of the colour with Altis. This is appropriate because the colour when used in normal irrigation shows water that is not drinkable, which is the same in our industry.

The colour identifies the Altis pipe as high density, flexible, resistant to solvents used in Termiticide, manufactured in the unique flat section that fills out under pressure, with emitters which evenly disperse emulsion under low pressure.
Our pipe emits at 3.6L/hr. with emitters at 175 mm centres to give a fast pump up time, hardly time for a coffee.  The 175mm spacing is scientifically measured to disperse chemical evenly when used in conjunction with a spreading material. On the underside Altis Pty Ltd is branded to authenticate the pipe.

NOTES: All materials have been tested to the world wide recognized American Standard testing system for resistance to solvents and long life of 50 years plus under soil.

ALTIS ADVANTAGE OF BONDING PIPE TO PERFORATED PLASTIC FOR ADDITIONAL EVEN SPREAD OF CHEMICALS.

From the above illustration we see that under the slab a builder’s membrane is required to prevent moisture from rising and affect the concrete slab.
Under this goes our pipe using emitters spaced 175 mm apart – the emitter faces down. The spacings are closer than needed but are part of our plan to make a better system not a barely adequate one.

Place on top of the perforated plastic placing emitter delivery point face down to the plastic sheet and the treated area.

Altis pre perforated plastic membrane is different from the builders’ membrane in that holes spaced 65 mm apart are provided for even chemical dispersion. The chemical leaves the pipe emitter, spreads across the plastic and drops through the Altis membrane. Note the holes are cone shaped to act like a funnel.

THE SYSTEM MATHS
Checking the system's performance is easy, because of the simple “Mathematics” of the system.

The emitter ribbon (tape) is fitted with EMITTERS @175mm centres.
The Emitters are rated @ 3.6 litres per hour @ 96.5 kpa (14psi)
Therefore: each meter of ribbon (tape) delivers;
1000/175 X 3.6 = 20.57 litres per metre @ 96.5 kpa.