They eat into the very structure of your home the support beams floor joists posts ceiling joists and wall studs.
Termites in ceiling joists.
To reduce the cost of a termite damage early detection of signs of infestation is needed.
But unluckily detecting their presence can be a challenging task especially.
Termite damage inside a home can consist of structural beams 2 x 4 studs floor and ceiling joists drywall hardwood floors window and door frames around the chimney eaves fascia and wood siding.
Damage caused to ceilings by termites commonly resembles light water damage.
All of the home damage previously mentioned can be avoided by an inspection before the purchase of a home.
Pre home buying termite inspections.
Drywood termites are not as easy to detect and live in smaller colonies deep inside wood including wooden ceiling beams house frames and floor joists that support ceilings and it s difficult to.
Actually they eat most parts of your house including.
Termites don t just cause cosmetic damage.
If you or your inspector find superficial termite damage chances are high that there s more damage beneath.