Caused by moisture-loving fungi, wood rot weakens wooden structures over time, leading to potentially expensive repairs if left unchecked. But how do you spot it? In this guide, we’ll look at ...

Termite damage and wood rot look similar and are damaging to a home.Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is ...

In most areas, there are two common causes for wood damage: termites and wood rot. How do you know which is the culprit? In order to properly assess and repair your home, you first need to ...

This wood beam rotted because it had no flashing on top. Wood epoxy and a new flashing will save it. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before.

Chances are the house you’re living in right now is absolutely filled with wood—from the beams and studs holding everything up, to the trim and other finishes. Rotted wood is no longer ...

“A certified arborist has the training to assess whether the wood rot has affected the structure of the tree.” Many kinds of fungi can cause wood rot. Some are readily visible as shelf or ...

For future reference: In my experience, wood filler, putty, and Bondo simply do not work for long in this situation. When I have rotted wood, I always cut out the damage and install a wood or ...

However, it’s not immune to wood rot. In this case, the architect called for the wood posts to be buried and surrounded by concrete. This prevents the structure from tipping over in a windstorm.

Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to ...

If you’ve spotted any of the conditions above, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with either wood rot or termite damage. But which one? Here’s how to tell them apart. There are two ...