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Old 08-20-2018, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
It is a myth that having a concrete house offers protection against termites. Termites live underground and enter the house through small cracks in the foundation. They usually eat soft wood like window sills, doors, trim, and also drywall and carpet. A concrete house is just as vulnerable to termite damage as a frame house.
Absolutely correct. Not to mention all the furring strips between the block and drywall.