Termites In Roof Rafters

Unfortunately termite roof damage can only be repaired by replacing sections or the entire roof.

Termites in roof rafters.

They can establish colonies inside ceiling rafters roof beams eaves and other wooden structures associated with your roof. I have problems with termites on flat roof rafters. Drywood termites live and feed inside wood. These rafter s are on the side of the house and will be short and end at the first truss.

I m looking for some guidance before i do this. Unlike drywood termites subterranean termites typically build their colonies in the soil. Drywood termites can swarm directly into your home through any entrance and establish a colony in your ceiling or attic space. I wanted to treat.

Filling is not an option because it is pretty destroyed near the end. I have found a very effective and super cheap way to get rid of termites and it is very safe. House on petaluma ave in long beach has termites to rafter tails eve roof boards and flooring inside. 11 comments abdul rahim says.

The damage is enough that the end of the rafter not the whole beam could use replacement. If this is good enuf. 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. Termite alates will often land on eaves and dirty gutters are an attractive food source for termites in dry weather.

Termite rafter ceiling damage when it comes to termite damage in ceilings drywood and subterranean termites are the most common culprits. 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. December 20 2013 at 5 03 am. New home owners just moved in 16 months ago.

Let s kill termites and get rid of them for good. All you need is a few kilos of solid granulated common salt. Drywood termites can even establish colonies underneath wood shingles.