When you are in your option period on a home you have made an offer on, real estate agents will advise you to get a termite inspection along with an appraisal and home inspection. But do you really know what termite damage is and what it looks like?
" Because termites feed primarily on wood, they are capable of compromising the strength and safety of an infested structure. Termite damage can render structures unlivable until expensive repairs are conducted."
And--wood structure homes are not the only home that can be affected: plaster, metal siding, cabinets, windows--just to name a few areas termites can be found.
Pictures speak louder than any description can. Here are just a few examples of termite damage:
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