All types of homes can get termites! See the termite tube hanging from the ceiling in the picture above? This picture was taken inside a masonry home, but the little critters still found the wood! Even if you have a brick or block home instead of a wood-frame structure, your home should be regularly inspected for termites and other wood-destroying insects. Termites are commonly found throughout Arizona, and early detection is the key to preventing/minimizing costly damage to your structure. Brand new homes can have termites too. While the lot is usually pre-treated for termites prior to construction, that ‘barrier’ is often damaged when the landscaping is installed.
You should have your home inspected for termites annually. Homewerx Home Inspections can take care of both your home inspection and your termite inspection.
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You are right. I had masonry on my older home and it got termites before pretty badly. I caught it a little bit late.
I have seen similar tubes in older homes in Houston and also seen a few homes where you can see mud spots every 24″ apart in the ceiling. The termites have eaten all the way across the roofs ceiling joints. It does make it easier to determine joist distance apart.
Robert
ATEX Inspects
Termites are a huge issue. I had a sister who purchased a home in Texas and wasn’t even aware of the problem until she tried to sell the home and the inspector notified her.
I hate the little buggers. Great pic, never seen a tube inside a masonary home before.