Walls and Ceilings - PT sole plate w/ reg 2x4 studs?

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stephen001
12-29-02, 05:35 PM
Was wondering if I should be using PT framing for the entire job. I am in the process of renovating the ground floor of my house (No basement - concrete slab on sand) It's a cement block house that needs new walls, windows, etc. -the works. During the renovation I did find MANY boards that had been eaten away by termites (Looks like it was years ago). I will definitely use PT sole plates but should I be using PT for everything. Thanks in advance.

hatchet
12-30-02, 01:22 PM
Beyond the bottom plates being PT, I think you are just throwing away money. You would be better off spending the money on termite flashing, and proper details for exterior siding. Maybe a good plan with Orkin (No affiliation) or other pest control company wouldn't hurt.
stephen001
12-30-02, 04:32 PM
Termite flashing??? Don't know what that is. I'll hunt around the forum in the meantime. The exterior is stucco and the house is surrounded by a concrete walkway on sand. No real dirt anywhere in this area if that matters.

hatchet
12-30-02, 05:22 PM
Termite flashing is essentially light guage steel bent at an obtuse (just over 90). This should be installed behind the siding material..being that you have stucco it might be a little harder.

But anyway... if there is no current damage from termites I would spend the money on preventative maintenance - such as stated earlier.