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  • picklemonkey
    Double hoodie beer monster
    • Jun 2004
    • 15373

    termites?

    stupid question. do termites dig deep in the earth, or only into wood? example, if I lay a post in the ground 4 foot deep and surround it with concrete, will termites get to the exposed bottom of the post 4 feet below and burrow up?
  • DIDI
    Aussie Pest
    • Nov 2004
    • 16844

    #2
    Re: termites?

    Originally posted by picklemonkey
    stupid question. do termites dig deep in the earth, or only into wood? example, if I lay a post in the ground 4 foot deep and surround it with concrete, will termites get to the exposed bottom of the post 4 feet below and burrow up?
    It might be a good idea If you put a footing of concrete under the post . I dug up stumps in my house that were effected by termites at the bottom. They didn't have any concrete around them at all though.
    Originally posted by TheVrk
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    • picklemonkey
      Double hoodie beer monster
      • Jun 2004
      • 15373

      #3
      Re: termites?

      i've been contemplating pouring sonotubes but I'm cheap. just trying to find a cheaper way to do it

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      • Hg_addict
        Addiction started
        • Dec 2005
        • 307

        #4
        Re: termites?

        Pickle

        I always thought termites could eat through concrete but thats a myth.

        These might help you.

        University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension outreach is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. The University of Florida (UF), together with Florida A&M University (FAMU), administers the Florida Cooperative Extension Service.


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        • DIDI
          Aussie Pest
          • Nov 2004
          • 16844

          #5
          Re: termites?

          ^^^ Good link!!

          What are sonotubes??
          Originally posted by TheVrk
          it IS incredible isn't it??
          STILL pumpin out great set after great set...never cheesed out, never sold out, never lost his touch..
          Simply does not get any better than Hernan
          The 'club spirit' is in the soul. It Never Dies

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          • Yao
            DUDERZ get a life!!!
            • Jun 2004
            • 8167

            #6
            Re: termites?

            tubes that costantly emit trancemusic soundwaves through the earth, mostly Tiesticle/Oakenstroke. Termites are known to hate that stuff with a vengeance.
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            • KinKyJ
              Platinum Poser
              • Jun 2004
              • 13438

              #7
              Re: termites?

              ^^^ they do love Breezer though...

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              • jarble187
                vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
                • Sep 2004
                • 2047

                #8
                Re: termites?

                I wouldnt recommend pouring any concrete around wood. The wood will still wick water into itself and rot from the inside out, then you are truely fucked, as you have to dig all the concrete out to replace the post. I would recommend using a post base ontop of a sonotube to get the base of the post off of the concrete, which allows the base of the post to breath.




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                • picklemonkey
                  Double hoodie beer monster
                  • Jun 2004
                  • 15373

                  #9
                  Re: termites?

                  thanks. there goes my being cheap idea

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                  • jarble187
                    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
                    • Sep 2004
                    • 2047

                    #10
                    Re: termites?

                    Here is one of our standard office details-




                    Dont mean to blow the budget, but you would be best suited taking this approach. For the extra 4 feet you would pay for the post, you can buy the post base. Should be a close swap and well worth the extra effort as you wouldnt have to worry about the rot issue down the road. I dont thing termites are so much of a concern either.
                    Last edited by jarble187; May 14, 2007, 02:13:33 PM.
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                    • picklemonkey
                      Double hoodie beer monster
                      • Jun 2004
                      • 15373

                      #11
                      Re: termites?

                      good point I guess...

                      I have 3 6x6 posts. using the sonotube will save me 45 bucks off of lumber, but then I'll end up spending an extra 30 bucks for another 10 80lb bags of concrete. Then I need to buy the sonotubes... which I'm finding on the webbernet would probably cost me ~$150? that sucks. I'm a cheap sonbitch. where can I buy sonotubes, anyways? seems I need to have them special ordered from Home Depot/etc. are there cheaper alternatives? Do I really need to even buy a sonotube? Can I just fill the hole without it? Maybe can I just buy 3 1-ft sections, fill the hole with concrete, then use them to stick up the 4 inches that I need it to come up?

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                      • jarble187
                        vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
                        • Sep 2004
                        • 2047

                        #12
                        Re: termites?

                        ^^^I think Lowes or the Depot would have everything you need. For example-

                        Concrete- 94 lbs- $11.43


                        Quick-Tube- 8" x 48"- $5.97


                        Shop it out man. Between the one bag of concrete and three tubes, youve spent only $30. Seems cheap to me. The post bases should be between $5-10 each.

                        You can purchase online and pick up at your local store if it is not in stock.
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                        • picklemonkey
                          Double hoodie beer monster
                          • Jun 2004
                          • 15373

                          #13
                          Re: termites?

                          i was searching sonotube, not quik-tube

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                          • Dhar_2
                            meat and potatoes
                            • Jun 2004
                            • 18917

                            #14
                            Re: termites?

                            at least it wasnt quik lube!!!

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