There may be problem

[Wayne B. Wilson]

I was asked to check out a crawl space by a friend who was thinking of buying this home, Wasn't Busy so went over Looked good, Hand cut stone and all., Marble walk way about 60 Years . Went under found this took a few pictures came back out .
I counted at least 10 tunnels going straight up , that and more on the foundation. Joists crumpled as you touched them, Panel and baseboard in the living area was paper thin in all rooms. (Support post) i put my hand on it to see how soft it was and it fell over into powder. I decided not to go to far in mostly from fear of it coming down on me. I sure glad i do not have a wood leg i would never made it out lolol.

[William Thacker]

Very good photos Wayne,

Was your friend surprised?

Bill

[Wayne B. Wilson]

Yes for sure
Even more surprised was the owners it is a estate sale and they had no idea
I do not think i ever seen this much damage before

[Brian E. Kelly]

Excellent pictures Wayne.

[Christopher Currins]

Wow, I've seen a lot of tunnels, but never hanging in mid-air like that.

[Wayne B. Wilson]

Most of the joists had Tunnels And i never got back to where it was about 8 inches of the ground. I can not even think what was back there. What surprised me it looked not bad on the outside. it has been empty for 5 years. Great hand cut stone work too

[klott]

I think there used to be post where those tunnels are hanging in midair, if not, call guiness and tell them you have the most energetic termites around. I have never known termites to start at the top and work down, and I don't believe they would have supported their own weight going up in midair. IMO

[klott]

You should add those to the Nachi photos.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Sub Termites will go about 18 inches or so just out in space looking for a way back to the nest or for food.


http://gonbi.com/Straight%20Fax/SFax...ubs%20(2l).jpg

[kkenny]

You're lucky the place didn't come down on top of you.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Sub Termites will go about 18 inches or so just out in space looking for a way back to the nest or for food.


http://gonbi.com/Straight%20Fax/SFax...ubs%20(2l).jpg

Interesting

[Chuck Evans]

Great photos. Freestanding tubes are always fun to see, as long as it's not your house.

[Wayne B. Wilson]

LOLOL i wouldn't want to even live beside this one, I have seen free standing but never this many at first i thought what is with all the wire, then i turned the light on It took me a couple minutes to collect myself Here are some more
If NACHI wants ill be glad to send them

[Wayne B. Wilson]

These tubes where free standing for about 24 inches hard to believe and they said it was treated 5 years ago but no follow up , One might think scam bug guy

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

You saved your friend a bundle Wayne, good job!