Guide To Carpenter Ant Damage
Carpenter ants are surprisingly misunderstood insects. Many people don't consider carpenter ants to be a real threat. When a black ant appears every once in a while, they squish it and throw it in the trash. When swarmers appear on the exterior and interior window panes, they suck them up with the vacuum and shrug it off. But this is a pest problem you should never shrug off. When left untreated, carpenter ants can do as much damage to a home as subterranean termites. Here are some of the ways they can do damage. But, more importantly, what you need to know to protect your property.
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Structural Damage
As carpenter ants do their work, it often leads to weakened support beams and studs. This can cause large structures to warp, like a porch, a deck, an exterior stairwell, etc. This will lead to bulging walls, sinking ceilings, dipping floors, and more. When this occurs, it can be challenging to fix the damage without completely replacing sections of your home.
Door And Window Frames
When a structure begins to warp and sink, it can cause doors and windows to stick or open and close freely. While this can also occur when a home settles over time, it is much more pronounced when it is the result of carpenter ant damage, mostly due to how quickly it can happen in the life of a home. No one expects to have a sticking window if their home is under 10 years of age.
