[graciegirl]

JoJo...where do I remember hearing or reading or being told that all lumber on new constructed homes was treated and it was good for ten years?

I think that a lot of people do NOT pay for termite protection for ten years. We have discussed it with neighbors and that is what we are hearing.

I think...there are a lot of contractors telling us a lot of stuff that is basically a little incorrect.

The person to ask if you can locate him is the man who built your house...or someone who works for the developer that is old enough and high enough to not repeat incorrect information.

A person who was selling downspouts said that rain runoff of the home on the sides and back promoted termite infestation. That is not correct.

I would like to read a book with the rumors and inaccuracies told us by people who are trying to sell us something addressed.

And to further take this thread off track...The television commercials for termite protection is bound to give toddlers nightmares for years. Those big munching blurbs with four sets of teeth must be scary for little ones. They even call them monsters.

Who can we trust on this matter? It is expensive, but no one wants to have their home unprotected from damage.

I can hear Mrs. Marsluf my high school English teacher say...Gracie, you have failed to stay on topic.