How Vulnerable is Your House to Termites?

Termites are important decomposers—they recycle dead plant materials and return nutrients to the soil. Termites are rarely seen untill there is a problem only when they feed on our structures.

Some foundations are better at resisting termites than others:

- Poured concrete foundations are best, as long as there aren't cracks in the concrete. Rebar reinforced concrete will help prevent cracks.

- Hollow block foundations are more risky, because the mortar that holds the blocks together may become weakened over time.

The other problem with hollow block foundations is if the termites get inside of the hollow block, they can travel vertically into the house with no apparent signs of mud tubes.

- Slab foundations are often close to the soil, which means termites can tube fairly easily into the structure. Slabs may have holes and cracks which provide a way into the structure.

The basement floor almost always has a crack where it meets the side of the foundation. A susceptible location is often where the garage slab and house are attached.

- Crawlspaces are problem areas because they are often humid and cannot be inspected very well. They are also difficult to treat.

Another problem area is called a "dirt-filled" porch. Many newer homes have this type of porch. During its construction, workers filled in the porch with soil and then poured a concrete "cap" on top. The dirt-filled porch is a problem because the soil (in the porch) is often higher than the structural wood of the house and is next to the house.

Some people believe brick houses are resistant to termites, but this isn't true. Because the structure of a brick house is made of wood, termites will feed on it just as easily as other houses.

In fact, a brick house is at risk because termites can travel behind the brick veneer to get into the house without being seen.

How vulnerable is your house?

- What type of foundation do you have?

- Do you have an inaccessible crawlspace?

- Do you have wood touching the soil near the house? Researchers say 90% of termite infestations can be traced back to wood in the soil.

- Do you have moisture problems near the house that may draw termites?

- How old is your house? The older the house, the more likely it is to have foundation problems. However, we also see termites in newer homes.

If your house is vulnerable to termites, you may be able to prevent termites yourself by eliminating wood-soil contact or moisture problems.

But, it is important to have 6 to 12 monthly termite inspection.

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