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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.
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.
To setup an appointment for a home inspection or building inspection, or for more information,
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