___ No untreated wood left in soil
___ Moisture-managed construction (See Moisture Control section)
___ Professional soil treatment under foundation
___ Termite barriers at hidden pathways
___ Best: no untreated structural wood or vulnerable insulation
___ Borate-treated wall/roof framing, cellulose insulation, foams
___ Pressure-treated (not borate) or composite wood decking
___ Masonry, concrete or steel construction
Slab Foundation:
___ Monolithic poured slab
___ Slab specifications to minimize cracking
___ Steel mesh epoxied pipe collars within slab
___ Consider treatment of control joints and cracks
___ No wood forms, stakes, etc. left in ground
Raised Foundations:
___ No hollow concrete blocks below grade
___ Hollow block foundation walls capped with concrete
___ Piers are solid, resistant material
___ Termite shields between foundation and framing to force termite exposure
___ Floor joists >18 in. above ground
All Foundations:
___ No vulnerable foam insulation under ground (below grade)
___ Min. 8-in. clearance between siding and finished grade
___ Min. 6-in. clearance between wooden steps and soil
___ Foundations detailed for ease of inspection and detection
___ Porches, terraces not filled with soil
___ Porch supports separated from house min. 2 in.
Other:
___ Downspouts, sprinklers, drain lines discharge >2 ft. from house
___ Plantings placed min. 3 feet from foundation
___ Termite-resistant mulch near house
___ Plumbing and conduit off the ground, no wood supports