Carpenter ants, termites, or rot?

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This is a piece of facia board from the front of a house about 10 ft off the ground. Is this damage from ants, termites, or just wood rot? I don’t see frass, mud tubes, or anything live. There is carpenter ant signs in the basement 2 floors down.

Thanks

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Sure looks like rot to me.

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Thanks, that’s what I’m thinking too.

4

Who knows and who cares? Word your narrative accordingly and move on, just like any other defect.

5

Dry rot, or simply water damage.

6

Wood Decaying Fungi
<<MG>> State Lic Termite Operator #2664 :slight_smile:

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I would just note the wood deterioration and recommend a qualified individual repair/replace.

8

Look like wood rot. As others stated, note the damage in your report, recommend repairs by a qualified Contractor, and call it a day. :slight_smile: