John Kogel Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 I posted this over in IN as well for fun, kind of a poll. New construction, poured concrete foundation, they embedded ?X4 wood nailers in the concrete so they could start the vinyl siding down over the concrete. All well and good but I said this provides easy access for termites or ants, especially when the wood gets older and water-soaked. I believe the wood is pressure treated so it is allowed. What we don't know is this - did they treat the cut ends of every piece? I said they should dig the wood out of there. I guess this did not go well with the builder. What say y'all? Click to Enlarge 66.22 KB Click to Enlarge 87.57 KB Click to Enlarge 73.85 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Depends on the prevalence of sub termites in your area. We have them here like crazy. I'm not sure how I'd write that one up. The vinyl is anchored to it. I've seen that arrangement only once in 11 years. I usually refer to it as a 'termite welcome mat' but I'd likely call that one a 'termite highway'. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yes, we have dampwoods and subs, not as prevalent but we all know they are here. The code book allows treated wood in contact with soil, so the builder has no obligation to change what he did, as I understand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Meiland Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 That's an awful detail. A guy who cared could have simply determined elevation for bottom of siding and stopped the wood there. In most cases you'd be safe assuming 1" below bottom of mudsill. What a putz. Treated doesn't mean it lasts forever, just somewhat longer than untreated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Yes, putz. I'd probably put it in the report as a minor item. It wouldn't be hard to "surgically" treat those specific areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdhutch Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 You would think that in South East Georgia, where termite activity is extremely high, tha builders would take any precaution to prevent an infestation. That's not the case. I see things like this daily, and it's not always pressure treated. It's even worse on home additions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Lozier Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 "Sometimes the local building standards do not address these things, but deficiencies in local enforcement do not make the installation safe or adequate and especially best practice." I think I got that from a past post on TIJ?? That being said: Anybody ever recommend impel or cobra rods?? http://www.westernloghomesupply.com/wha ... estic.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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