Homes are threatened by termites and other wood-destroying insects, which can cause a great deal of damage in a short period of time. Atlas Inspection Company looks for damage, but more importantly, looks for the conditions that can lead to infestations such as:
- Footing too Low or Soil Line too High
- Insufficient Ventilation
- Debris Under or Around Structure
- Planter Box Touching Structure
- Wood To Ground Contact
- Concrete Form boards left in Place
- Wood Pile in Contact with Structure
- Wood Rot
- Excessive Moisture
Main types of Insects which damage wood:
- Formosan Subterranean Termite
- Asian Subterranean Termite
- West Indian Drywood Termite
- Carpenter Ants
- Carpenter Bees
- Bark Beetles
- Powderpost Beetles
- Old House Borers
See also: Ohio Department of Agriculture
Atlas Inspection company holds license number 155186.