Termite
DESCRIPTION: Termites are small, pale-colored insects. They live in colonies. The workers and soldiers do not have wings, but the fertile males and females do have long, thin wings. HABITAT: Termite damage is usually first seen at or near the ... [... more]
Virginia Tech Extension |
Repairing Termite Damage
Summary: Repairing termite damage is necessary, but only when termites are eliminated. Some repairs are simple, while others can be difficult. Structural termite damage is a difficult repair because wires and utilities often pass through the ... [... more]
Ask The Builder |
Termite damaged wood in an old house
Dear Home Inspector: We are buying a 200-year-old stone farmhouse.Extensive termite damage and rot in the joists was discovered. We havebeen told we should replace the joists rather than treat them and sister newjoists on. Which is better to ... [... more]
Old House Web |
Dealing with Termites and Spiders
We found termite frass on our porch. And when my husband was replacing window trim that had dry rot he found termite damage in the exterior siding under the trim. The termite company came out, inspected the house and crawl space, and quoted us a ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Termites Turn Wood to Dust
Summary: Termites are really wonderful insects that help create topsoil. But termite damage in homes is real and termite control is something many people need to know about. It is fine for termites to eat the wood in the forest, but not the wood ... [... more]
Ask The Builder |
Insects
Termites and other insects sure can cause problems around a house. You can minimize insect and termite damage with some effort. Termites can attack any home. A termite-free house should still get one or two annual visits from a trained pest ... [... more]
Ask The Builder |
Repairing Termite Damage
Summary: Repairing termite damage is necessary, but only when termites are eliminated. Some repairs are simple, while others can be difficult. Structural termite damage is a difficult repair because wires and utilities often pass through the ... [... more]
Ask The Builder |
Log Homes vs. Insects: What are the facts?
Are there any special insect problems associated with log homes? One of the first questions people ask about log homes is "How Much Termite Damage Do They Get?" Well, rest assured: log homes are no more susceptible to termites than a [... more]
Natural Handyman |
How to Seal a New Pressure Treated Wood Deck
Pressure treated wood has wood preservatives forced deeply into the fibers to make it virtually immune to rot and termite damage. It usually has a slightly greenish cast and costs a little more than untreated lumber. New pressure-treated wood ... [... more]
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This Old Spouse
 smart and witty guide to repairing the problems that creep into committed relationships, once the honeymoon glow has faded Could the heating system in your relationship use a jump start? Looking for nontoxic ways to ward off pests (aka intrusive in-laws)? [... more]
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The Overlook - Premium Residential Swing Set
This Premium residential swing set will entertain your kids for years. Gorilla? ready-to-assemble swing sets are designed for the customer who wants to buy today and assemble this afternoon. Our economically priced wooden swing set come pre-boxed and [... more]
$1449.00
The Home Depot |
California Bungalow, Rocky Mountain Tri-Level, New ...
A Pasadena arts and crafts gets a massive overhaul. Adding a closet leads to one expansion after another until a Colorado home becomes a massive log cabin. A Garden District mansion is rescued from years of neglect and termite damage. [... more]
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