This picture shows termite damage that was hiding inside a painted wood beam that looked completely normal. The only clue termites were there was some tiny holes in the beam. With a small amount of scraping, this damage was revealed. A yearly inspection to discover termite activity, by an experienced home maintenance provider, can spot termite activity so you can take quick action and prevent costly repairs.
Termite Droppings
A telltale sign of termite infestation is their droppings. Termites make small exit holes in wood to expel their feces. The droppings appear like light to dark brown grains of sand. Newer droppings are often lighter in color, older ones are darker. They can be found on, around, or under interior and exterior wood items of a home.
Eave Damage
Here is a picture of termite damage to Eave and rafter tails that was caused by rain water soaking into the wood and termites. This costly problem could have been avoided had gutters and downspouts been installed at this roof edge. Rain gutters are a first line of defense in protecting your house from dry rot due to roof water and the termites that follow. Either the weakening of the wood sent out an invitation to termites or the termites were there first which let the water into the wood. This is a one-two punch for wood on a structure.
Damage to Exposed Rafter Tails
These exposed rafter tails were ignored for years and required extensive repairs. Saving money by not maintaining your home ends up costing money. Studies say that every dollar spent on preventative maintenance saves $10 in actual repairs. Keep your house in top shape by performing yearly maintenance. It is an economical way to avoid costly repairs.
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