Many homeowners assume that a concrete slab home is protected from termites. After all, concrete isn’t wood — so termites can’t eat it, right? Unfortunately, this is a common termite myth. While termites don’t damage concrete itself, concrete slabs do not prevent termites from accessing a home.
In fact, many modern brick homes built on concrete slabs remain vulnerable to termite attack if access points are present. If you’re buying a home built on a concrete slab, a professional building and pest inspection is essential to confirm whether termites have gained access — or could gain access — to the structure.
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