Termite damage seems to be a growing problem, especially in areas where moisture and humidity are high.
Even if you live in a dry environment, termites can still be a problem, especially if there is moisture from water leaks and water leaks come from leaky pipes and roof damage.
Most homeowners don't realize the damage that moisture does too wood and very few homeowners and even contractors realize the damage that water can do to wood when it gets wet.
I know plenty of contractors and professionals in the home improvement and home repair business that don't understand the damage that moisture can do to your home and it's time that we start educating some of these people.
Not only does water destroy wood, but it also attracts pesky termites and once this happens we have problems.
If you have a water leak over a long period of time and you don't have any termites, the wood will start to rot and will eventually need to be replaced.
If you have a water leak and you do have termites, pretty soon you're going to have a lot more of these pests running around your home, eating every little piece of wood and other things that you wouldn't even think of, until you fix the water leak, control the situation and get rid of the termites.
Just remember, wet wood attracts termites and termites attract home repair bills.
Don't let these pesky creatures destroy your home or your financial abundance.
If you see any signs of termite damage, make sure that you get some more information about the damage that these insects can do.