Wood Destroying Insect Inspection
WDI or Wood Destroying Insect Inspection is an inspection where we look for signs and symptoms in your home for the following insects: Termites, Carpenter Bees, Carpenter Ants, Powder Post Beetles and Old Wood Borers.
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Watch This Video To See What A Termite Inspection Looks For
This video covers what a termite inspection is and what are the different sings to look for to spot them in a home. A termite inspection is a visual examination of the entire property including the exterior and interior...
How Do Termites Get Into My House?
They typically enter homes at ground level or below, but they can build mud tubes to enter spots several feet above ground level. One of the most common ways termites get in your home is through wood-to-ground contact, including doorframes, deck posts, and porch steps or supports.
What Termites Need?
Termites need food (cellulose such as wood), moisture and warmth to survive.
Wood building materials in and around homes - from the basement to the crawl space to the attic - can provide the ideal food source for these wood-destroying insects.
What Is A Mud Tube?
Mud tubes are pathways termites use to connect colonies in the soil to food sources above ground. Tubes work as a shelter to protect termites from predators. In addition, these tunnels lock in moisture needed for termites to survive. Workers may construct mud tubes on pipes or conduit that penetrates the slab or runs under the foundation
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Termite Damage Can Cost You Thousands
Termite damage can be more costly to repair than any other pest-related damage. A serious termite infestation can put you out $3,000 or more in repair costs.
Mature termite colonies can cause serious damage to your home that can cost several thousand dollars to repair if you wait too long. It is estimated that termites cause over $5 billion in damage every year here in the United States.
Thankfully, most termite infestations are found before serious damage has been caused. Small-scale termite infestations will be largely cosmetic and cost only a few hundred dollars. Termite infestations that last for around 5 years can cause structural damage in our homes. When this is the case, repair costs will be much higher.
Wood-destroying insects We Check For
Termites
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The most damaging subterranean termites are Coptotermes species, which include Formosan and Asian termites, and Reticulitermes species, which include the Eastern subterranean termite. All of these termites can be found throughout Florida, except for the Asian termite, which is located primarily in South Florida.
Wood Destroying Insect Inspection
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When you have a WDI inspection conducted in Florida, a home inspector will make sure that your entire home or business is assessed for signs of wood-destroying insects. While these inspections are mostly centered around checking for termites, certain beetles and ants will also be reported if they are found.
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What are toe-nails, clips, single wraps, and double wraps?- Clips: metal connectors that are attached to the roof truss and the wall plate. They are designed to transfer the uplift forces from the roof to the walls during high winds. Clips are typically made of galvanized steel or stainless steel and are available in various sizes, depending on the roof pitch and the spacing of the trusses. The primary advantage of clips is that they are relatively easy to install and are cost-effective. - Single Wraps: Single wraps are metal straps that are wrapped around the truss and secured to the wall plate with nails or bolts. Single wraps are usually made of galvanized steel or stainless steel and are available in various sizes. They are designed to transfer the uplift forces from the roof to the walls during high winds. The primary advantage of single wraps is that they provide a more robust connection than clips, but they are more expensive and challenging to install. - Double Wraps: Double wraps are metal straps that are wrapped around the truss twice and secured to the wall plate with nails or bolts. Double wraps are typically made of galvanized steel or stainless steel and are available in various sizes. They are designed to transfer the uplift forces from the roof to the walls during high winds. The primary advantage of double wraps is that they provide the most robust connection and are typically required for homes in high wind zones. - Toenails: Toenails are nails that are angled at a 45-degree angle and are driven through the roof truss into the wall plate. Toenails are the least effective type of roof-to-wall connector and are typically only used in older homes. They do not provide adequate resistance to uplift forces during high winds and are not recommended for use in new construction. In regards to the wind mitigation form, clips or straps that do not meet the minimum qualifying requirements, are considered “toe-nails.”
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How often do I need to get a "Wind Mitigation Inspection" for my home insurance?Wind mitigation inspections in Florida are valid for five years. Put another way, you pay for the inspection, but it saves you money on your home insurance premium every year for five years.
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Are their things I can do to increase my savings?You can start by adding impact rated windows and doors. This can increase savings up 1% to 5%. Having a new roof with a "SWR" installed can help you save a ton as well. However, theirs not much else you can do besides these 2 things. Everything else would require a complete new roof structure. It's important to get a wind mitigation before you buy a home because of this. Things like roof shape and roof to wall connections can not be changed easy or cheap.
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What do you mean by "8d and "6d Nails"?This just refers to the size of the nails. For example, an 8d nail is better for discounts because they are 2.5 inch in length vs the 6d nail which is 2 inch.
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What if my home scores bad on this inspection?Most people don't file for insurance with a wind mitigation anyways. That's why they pay a lot more then someone who has had one done and applied for those discounts. So if the house does score bad, you would probably be spending the same as you would have before having the inspection done. It never increases what you would pay it can only lower or maintain your price for insurance.
