mexjerry Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Just an FYI for those that may not be familiar with destructive insects. About two years ago, new kitchen cabinets installed, new doors and jams thru out the house. Upon door jam removal of one bathroom, there was very significant damage from termites, the only thing holding the jam to the frame, was paint, totally eaten thru, about 18 inches from the floor, looked good from standing next to it. We did have Rene, from Fumigation, come and inject, around the perimeter, shortly after the new cabinets where installed. Fast forward to today, new cabinets installed,about two years ago, rosewood exterior, plywood and pine used for substructure, a corner cabinet, back wall is infested with termites, this was constructed using a plywood as the back support structure, and I suspect, untreated for termites. And here comes the forewarning, the carpenter shops, in my estimation, are a MAGNET for termites, have the damn cabinet built with termite resistent material, if not possible, have the constructor treat it with some form of resistance. Fumigate the damn thing BEFORE you bring it into your home, no telling if there are insects present, within the material. From my understanding, rosewood is not favorable to termites, but the surrounding structure may present an invitation to dine, they like soft woods. Rene, with Fumigation, is set to arrive Tuesday, and give me an assessment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Huancaxtle (parota) is a very hard wood and usually isn't bothered by termites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 All the wood in our house, doors, cabinets, door jams is Parota and the termites haven't touched it in over 25 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 You have a moisture problem. Both termites and carpenter ants are attracted to wet wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Had that problem in Florida. Happily, it was caught early and we didn’t need to tent the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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