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Effective Team For Your Wood Rebuilding

Top-Notch painting specializes in rot mitigation and restoration work. We are working with the best log home structural issues in the property. Wood rot is caused by decay mold if it delays causing major structural damage. Want to know more? Call us at 970-524-7323.

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Effective Team For Your Wood Rebuilding

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  1. THE ULTIMATE HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE FOR rot mitigation Rotten wood can lead to a number of problems in a house. Deteriorated beams, floors, or roof decking will affect the core structural integrity. The cost of repairs can also run in tens of thousands of dollars. The best solution to this complication is rot mitigation. Homeowners should inspect wood materials in their houses and apply necessary maintenance solutions. These measures help them to avoid any extensive risks of damage. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF WOOD ROT? When moisture settles into the cracks and crevices of wood materials, it causes fungi and other microscopic organisms to grow. There are more than 5 million types of fungi that could affect wood. BROWN This type of organism targets cellulose on wood surfaces. People may notice brown spots on roof decks or beams. It causes the wood to break into small cube-shaped bits in a process known as a cubical fracture. WHITE It is whitish or light yellow fungi that feel like a sponge. This organism affects various elements of a structure and leaves behind light-colored cellulose. The white rot occurs in temperatures between 65 and 90 degrees.

  2. SOFT These soft rot fungi decompose slowly than other organisms. It will leave behind honeycomb-shaped cellulose. Most importantly, it can thrive in extremely high temperatures when moisture settles in. WHERE ARE RISKS LOCATED? The following are some areas in a house that are likely to be affected by undetected fungi. WINDOWS Small gaps not sealed adequately with caulk are exposed to destructive organisms. Since window frames are not exposed to sunlight or air, the fungi get optimal conditions to grow further. OUTDOOR DECKS Horizontal decking boards will hold water as well. Over time, painted balusters are most susceptible to rotting. BASEMENTS Basements are full of high humidity and moisture. Especially leaky basements can lead to fungi formation on walls and wooden ceiling joists. TIPS FOR ROT MITIGATION • Seal cracks and caulk windows • Replace old parts • Clean gutters regularly • Invest in dehumidifiers for basement • Install exhaust fans • Repaint outdoor decks and windows regularly PRESENTED BY (970) 524-7323 Gypsum, Co Monday-Friday: 7AM–4:30PM Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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