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Old 06-27-2023, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Your teacher did not tell you the truth. A concrete block house doesn't do anything to prevent termites from damaging a house. Most termite damage is not structural. They eat door frames, window frames, baseboards, drywall, carpeting, and other parts of the house. They rarely eat structural elements in the house. Also, concrete block will not deter termites from entering the house.
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The termites have to be there to do the damage you are suggesting but if you look at the Map the incidence of termites in The Villages is ZERO.

Been here 15 years and never heard or saw of a single case. Yet Nassey and others continue to increase the cost of their service and “insurance”