firelikeiya
Aug 22, 2017, 10:51 AM
Hello,
I recently purchased a 10 year old home. I treated the house for termites which involved digging a trench around the perimeter. When I dug the trench, concrete from the foundation came off in two different locations. Each maybe a 6"x6" portion that happened to cover straps in the foundation that connect to the wood framing of the house. The metal straps appear to be highly corroded to the point of failure. Is this anything to be concerned about? Are these straps only for initial construction?
I recently purchased a 10 year old home. I treated the house for termites which involved digging a trench around the perimeter. When I dug the trench, concrete from the foundation came off in two different locations. Each maybe a 6"x6" portion that happened to cover straps in the foundation that connect to the wood framing of the house. The metal straps appear to be highly corroded to the point of failure. Is this anything to be concerned about? Are these straps only for initial construction?