MYTH: Pressure-Treated Wood Prevents All Termite Damage
FACT: Pressure-treated wood only slows termite feeding in certain areas. It does not make a property termite-proof.
Here’s what homeowners miss. Even when termites avoid treated wood directly, they often travel around it and attack untreated nearby materials, including drywall backing, roof framing, insulation boards, cabinetry, or adjacent wooden structures.
As chemical preservatives weaken over time, older treated wood may lose effectiveness altogether.
Termites don’t stop because one material becomes difficult. They simply find another route.