Wood touching the ground

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9 years ago

Are you concerned that wood is touching the dirt? Even with treated lumber, termites can be an issue.

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9 years ago
It would be a concern, however the wood is not in direct contact with the soil. Hard to see in this picture, but there's a bit of a concrete ledge under the bottom row of shingles. Good question!
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