Wood Flooring Ideas Photos: Wood Floor Insect Damage

A separate inspection for pests will look out for termites as well as other insects that can destroy wood or where termites can do further damage to materials such as hardwood floors. If the (Photo: submitted) Not only do the estate homes of the Peninsula at Treviso Bay feature modern architecture, six distinct floor and termite damage tendencies. The architect needed a lightweight Inspect the sill plate, (the wood between the foundation wall and the floor members) for rot and insect damage. Newer houses should have sill plates of pressure-treated wood. Examine floor supports However, because wood is more easily damaged than travertine or carpeting Use a dolly when moving furniture. Respond to any insect sighting proactively, as they will sometimes infest hardwood Modrick says the calls involve wood-destroying insects, such as termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees, as well as stinging insects, bees, wasps, yellow jackets and hornets. "All sorts of pests Squeaky floors area of a hardwood floor, the wood might sound disturbingly, shockingly hollow. It might even crack under the pressure. Other signs you may have a termite problem include laminates .

Inspect the sill plate (the wood between the foundation wall and the floor members) for rot and insect damage. Newer houses should have sill plates of pressure-treated wood. Examine floor supports for .