Damage caused to ceilings by termites commonly resembles light water damage.
Termites in ceiling joists.
But unluckily detecting their presence can be a challenging task especially.
Termites don t just cause cosmetic damage.
Actually they eat most parts of your house including.
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.
Either way termites do not only cause superficial damage.
All of the home damage previously mentioned can be avoided by an inspection before the purchase of a home.
Termites consume a variety of cellulose organic materials and may infest books picture frames window trims furniture floors and ceilings.
If you or your inspector find superficial termite damage chances are high that there s more damage beneath.
They eat into the very structure of your home the support beams floor joists posts ceiling joists and wall studs.
To reduce the cost of a termite damage early detection of signs of infestation is needed.