Wood Rot Repair in [territory]
We stop wood rot from damaging your roof & devaluing your home
Preventing wood rot. By allowing warm, humid air to escape, roof vents lower the moisture content of building components in your entire house. Lower moisture content and reduced relative humidity help prevent rot.
Wood rot often comes as an unpleasant surprise. Perhaps you're having your roof shingles replaced and the roofer announces that the decking, rafters, and/or ridge board is rotted, or maybe you're preparing to paint an exterior window sill or trim board and you notice the wood under the old paint is soft.
Left untreated, with the right conditions, wood rot can spread and eventually weaken the structure of your home. Of course, a home with significant rot will also lose its resale value, so it's imperative to take action.
A NO Dealers specializes in roof repairs that can help prevent wood rot. We offer expert wood rot repair and roof repair services in [major cities 2] and the nearby areas. Contact us today for a free repair estimate!
What causes rot anyway?
The fungal spores that cause wood to rot are all around us. Fortunately, they are not always active, and rot damage does not occur overnight. Dry rot is a common type of wood rot in which wood is attacked by fungi. The fungi destroy the parts of the wood that make it strong and firm.
To grow and begin to digest wood, fungal spores need adequate amounts of water and high relative humidity. When the moisture content of the materials with which your home is built is coupled with high relative humidity, the stage is set for rot. For roofs, this often occurs when a small leak goes unnoticed and allows water to soak into the frame.
Where to inspect for dry rot & wood rot
- Exterior window sills and door thresholds
- Exterior window and door casings (trim)
- The underside of roof decking (if accessible from the attic)
- Roof framing (if accessible from the attic)
- Fascia (trim to which gutters are often attached) and rake boards (trim on the gable end of a roof)
We address wood rot at the source
If wood rot goes untreated for too long, it could lead to severe damage to your roof.
There are several different factors that can cause wood rot in your roof, which is why it's important to understand what problems can make your roof at risk.
- Clogged or misaligned gutters: If your gutters are clogged or misaligned, tremendous amounts of water can enter your home and saturate the ground around your foundation (which can also allow water to seep into your home). Properly cleaning and maintaining gutters ensures rainwater drains away from your home.
- Roof ventilation: The roof is more than a barrier to rain and snow -- it's also where your home exhales! A properly vented roof also expels much of the water vapor that builds up in the home and plays an important role in keeping the moisture content in building materials to safe levels. Vent openings are typically located along the roof's ridge and soffits at the eaves and are usually continuous in order to maintain adequate air flow.
- Damaged roofing materials: Water is necessary for wood rot, and there's no surer way for water to get into your roof than cracked, missing, or torn shingles. By ensuring that you maintain your roof and apply the right roof repairs when necessary, you can limit the risk of a roof leak that leads to wood rot.
Repair and prevent wood rot with your local experts
Looking for an effective solution to wood rot in [state]? A NO Dealers is here to help you with a complete range of roof repair services. Reach out to us by phone or send us an email to schedule a free roof repair estimate in [major cities 1], [minor cities 4] and nearby.
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