TERMITE INSPECTION STRETTON 4116
At a termite inspection in Stretton we inspected the roof cavity. Roof cavities are usually one area of the house that home owners rarely venture into. As a result, it has the potential to be a source of problems as a roof leak or water back up from clogged gutters into the eaves can go unchecked. A constant supply of moisture on to the timber frame will lead to the timber staying moist.
This will attract termites as moist timber is a food source for termites.
Our pest inspector noticed the ceiling had dipped indicating there was something wrong with the frame. Heading into the roof cavity he saw the problem.
Termites had eaten the roof truss and wall plate. The roof truss and wall plate had lost their structural integrity. This section of the roof was not being supported properly. There was compression below the area of termite damage hence the dip in the ceiling.
Left unchecked, the termites could have continued to cause significant damage to the property.
That’s the value of having an annual termite inspection. A professional pest inspector will check areas of your home that you probably never see. Annual termite inspections are essential in South-East Queensland due to the prevalence of termites.
If you would like to book a termite inspection anywhere in Brisbane, Redlands, Logan, Ipswich please call today. It could save you thousands!
