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termite cap

Also called: ant cap, ant capping
HB50
shaped metal shield of galvanized iron, zincalume or bitumen-coated aluminium, which is placed on top of a pier or stump and below bearers or other supporting timber members to delay, and expose during inspections, any movement of termites (white ants) from the soil to timber portions of a building
See Figure A.18
Termite caps extend on all open sides and are usually turned down at a 45° angle.