There’s no question that wood
windows can add warmth and help improve the visual aesthetics in your home. One problem homeowners have with wood windows is the chance for termite damage. Termites get a lot of their nourishment from wood, which may cause homeowners a lot of issues when it comes to structural damage.
So what can you do to help avoid termite damage?
The best way to help prevent termite damage is to get rid of or
decrease the opportunity for termites to get in the immediate area of your home. Here are a few ideas from Pella Windows and Doors on how you can help reduce the possibility of termite infestation.
- Keep Brush Away From Your House – Try to keep the ground
area around your house free of any brush or decaying wood.
Termites will use this as a pathway to get to the house.
Especially for windows on the lower level, keep
leaves, dirt and other brush away from the foundation and house.
- Properly Vent Your Home – Termites also search
for water and moisture, so it’s critical
to make certain your home, including small crawl spaces, are
appropriately ventilated and allow
air to flow.
- Clean Out Gutters – Stuffed gutters
create pools of water that are also intriguing to
termites, and conveniently for the termites— are near the
home. Make sure you don’t have standing water or leaves and sticks
in your gutters.
- Fix Foundation Cracks – Seal up or fill any cracks in the
foundation of your home. Most termites build
their colonies in the ground, making your home’s foundation their
ideal chance to get in the home.
- Protect Your Wood – Pella Lethbridge has
EnduraGuard® wood protection which offers innovative
protection against the effects of moisture, decay, stains from mold and mildew
– as well as termite damage.
- Call a Professional – Pest control firms can look
at your home for any current termite
infestations or damage, and install the right protection system for your home.
If you want more information on wood windows and what steps you should take to help prevent any damage, visit the Lethbridge showroom or set up an appointment online to have one of our experts give you a free in-home consultation. You can call Pella Windows and Doors at 403-328-2517 to get started and make wood windows a reality in your home.