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Sometimes it can be difficult to tell the difference between wood rot and termite damage.\u00a0Here is what Luke had to say about it.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">&#8220;I thought it was wood rot from moisture damage, but if you got up close you could see the little tunnels typical of termites.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0Also, t<\/span>here was no moisture damage or dry rot anywhere else around this joist. This appears to be\u00a0old termite damage, with the wood soft to the point that you could crush the whole joist with your bare hands in one area.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 There were\u00a0l<\/span>ittle tunnels and a mud like substance inside the wood, which appears to be consistent with termite tunneling.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0This is a very<\/span>\u00a0rare item to observe in our area.&#8221; &#8211; Luke Griess<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">As a result of this finding, we recommended to the buyer to have a pest inspection company come in to investigate for active termites. \u00a0We also recommended a structural engineer evaluate the beams to determine what repair or replacement of structural components is needed. \u00a0While this type of wood rot defect is very rare in our home inspections, it is exactly the reason you want a home inspection company that is willing to get into those hard to reach areas and do a full visual inspection for potential concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">At Scott Home Inspection, we perform all our Colorado home inspections to the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standard of Practice. \u00a0All of the inspectors on our team are ASHI Trained and we visually inspect structural components and beams for this exact type of concern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our home inspection services in the the Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Colorado Front Range area, can help determine if there are wood destroying organisms in your home or future home. 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