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Rot and Rotted Wood

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Over 80,000 inspections performed since 1968

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 (and termites and carpenter ants) can damage the structure of a building.  The Engineer looks for rotted wood in structural members.  The written cost 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 is structurally significant.  Call 800.640.8090 or use the online form 24/7 for more information.
 

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