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- Examine for shelter tubes on foundations of all structures. Pay particular
attention to joints, cracks or expansion joints.
- Check attached porches,
connecting patios, sidewalks, areas near kitchens or bathrooms (confined
or hard-to-see places need special
attention).
- Check around the foundation for excess moisture from
poor drainage.
- Check window and door frames.
- Check where pipes or wires enter the
structure.
- Observe roof eaves and gutters for defects that might
cause leakage and eventual wood rot.
- Inspect behind closely planted,
dense shrubbery or foliage.
- Note any earth-to-wood contact such as
fences, stairs or trellises.
- Open and examine exterior electrical
meter or fuse boxes in walls.
- Carefully inspect wood materials next
to swimming pools that may be splashed frequently by water.
- Check for blistering
in surface paint, probe with an ice pick or tap to see if there is
a hollow
sound.
- Probe or carefully sound exterior porches, doors
and window facings, baseboards and hardwood
flooring.
- Water stains on walls or ceilings may indicate
leaks that can decay wood and aid termite
infestation. Especially
inspect
where
plumbing
or utility pipes enter the foundation or
flooring.
- Check for raised or split areas under floor
coverings.
- Carefully examine where plumbing enters
the house, be sure to check the bath
trap area.
- Examine attic for shelter tubes, water
leakage, rotted or damaged wood.
- If there is a crawl space under the
house, examine all beams, chimney
bases, hearths
and piers for
shelter tubes.
- Look carefully where
the floor and the wall intersect at the top
of the
foundation
wall.
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