Rotten Wood

Rotting wood can cause significant structural damage and other unwanted problems in your home. Not only can rotted wood lead to structural damage, the mold & mildew it harbors can cause foul odors, paint peeling and discoloration, and it can cause extensive damage walls, ceilings, and floors. 

Rotten wood can be a result of poor maintenance habits by homeowners, poor building practices, or poor quality wood. Exterior trim is the most vulnerable to attack by rot fungi, and it doesn’t have to be very old wood to rot.  Wood rot is just fungi that are consuming the wood. The fungi need water to live, and while it is important to be able to distinguish between dry rot and wet rot, they all are caused by excess water in wood. Rotted wood must be repaired or replaced to further inhibit the growth of more fungi, and more damage to your home!