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termite shield

Also called: termite strip
HB50
continuous shaped metal shield of galvanized iron, zincalume or bitumen-coated aluminium, which is placed on top of a length of masonry wall supporting a bearer or bottom wall plate to delay, and expose during inspections, any movement of termites (white ants) from the soil to timber portions of a building
See Figure A.8
Termite shields are usually turned down at a 45° angle the open side.