Concrete underground catchment and termites

[Rob Tucker]

I have a different opinion. The best way to deal with termites is to not feed them. Simply stop building with wood. By any measure I can apply, and I'm a master carpenter by background, wood offers the least value for the building dollar and the most problems. The best termite treatments available are relatively ineffective.

Oh. Being under the porch is not the same as underground.

I have clients with concrete catchment tanks built into their foundations. We use concrete forms made of recycled material and cement. There are a number of cost effective methods of building available which do not involve wood. Wood makes nice furniture and poor buildings. The Three LIttle Pigs had a lesson to teach.