Rot and Rotted Wood
Rot
is a fungal growth that occurs when wood becomes damp. "Dry rot"
is rotted wood that is no longer wet. Any wood that remains damp
is at risk for developing rot. Rot (along with
termites and carpenter
ants) can damage the structure of a
building. The Engineer looks for rotted wood in the structural
elements of the home or building. The
expense analysis helps you
understand the work needed and the expenses involved.
Rotted wood can be found anywhere from the basement to the attic, as well as outside the building. The basement may have remained wet due to chronic water penetration or a pipe leak. A pipe leak anywhere in the building may have caused wood to rot. There may be rot on the siding or trim. The attic may have rotted wood as the result of ongoing roof leakage. Click here for photographs of rotted wood
It is important to check areas outside the building such as decks, porches, stoops, fences, handrails, garages, outside wood steps, wood sheds, etc. for rotted wood. There may be serious damage and hazardous conditions due to rot. There may also be mold, which is a potential health hazard. Seasonal conditions such as frozen wood may make it hard to detect rot.
Almost all houses and buildings have had some water penetration. In many buildings, the amount of rot is limited. Heimer Engineering will advise you if the rot in the home or building is structurally significant.
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