Termites In Roof Rafters

Filling is not an option because it is pretty destroyed near the end.

Termites in roof rafters.

Unfortunately termite roof damage can only be repaired by replacing sections or the entire roof. Let s kill termites and get rid of them for good. Drywood termites live and feed inside wood. Unlike drywood termites subterranean termites typically build their colonies in the soil.

The rest of the rafter from approximately a few inches outside the wall and all the way into the attic space to the roof peak is still solid and undamaged and does not need replacement. This gives them the perfect chance to munch on the wood in your roof leading to sagging leaking and ultimately collapse. I have problems with termites on flat roof rafters. They can establish colonies inside ceiling rafters roof beams eaves and other wooden structures associated with your roof.

The ridge board above the rafters is solid with no termite damage. Drywood termites can swarm directly into your home through any entrance and establish a colony in your ceiling or attic space. House on petaluma ave in long beach has termites to rafter tails eve roof boards and flooring inside. These rafter s are on the side of the house and will be short and end at the first truss.

Drywood termites can even establish colonies underneath wood shingles. If this is good enuf. New home owners just moved in 16 months ago. 11 comments abdul rahim says.

December 20 2013 at 5 03 am. I wanted to treat. Termite alates will often land on eaves and dirty gutters are an attractive food source for termites in dry weather. I have found a very effective and super cheap way to get rid of termites and it is very safe.

Termite rafter ceiling damage when it comes to termite damage in ceilings drywood and subterranean termites are the most common culprits. I m looking for some guidance before i do this. It looks like i will need to pull the top of the roof back and remove the plywood sheeting to access the rafters for replacement.