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    sbinns2 Posts: 12, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 20, 2008, 07:54 AM
    Form boards on footings
    We have poured footings and left the 3/4" exterior grade plywood form boards in place. The footings are below grade so not air will be exposed to the plywood. Will this be proper?
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    Oct 20, 2008, 02:16 PM

    I can't see a problem leaving them in place.
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    Oct 20, 2008, 04:47 PM

    You might want to talk to a pest control person about that because it might be an invite for termites in the future.
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