It's easy to confuse termite damage and wood rot. Both result in deteriorating wood and can be devastating to a home. However, termite damage and wood rot have entirely different causes, so their ...
Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem, and it’s getting worse each year, in my opinion, because new lumber is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not ...
Q: A sliding door on my fourth-floor roof deck is rotting at the bottom. Can I replace the rotten wood without replacing the entire door set? If so, how would I go about doing this? Arlington, Va. A: ...
My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before. If not, I’m guessing you live in the Atacama Desert, possibly the driest place on Earth. Wood rot is fueled by water, which is why it’s so important for you to ...
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Rot, soft boards, and structural issues? Here's how pros decide whether a deck is worth saving
Key Points Save a deck in disrepair only if damage is limited to one or two boards and the framing is sound.Replace it if ...
The inspiration for this column came to me one Sunday morning as I was greeting people at our church, where my wife and I are ushers. In between people dashing through the door to avoid the drops of ...
This window has seen better days, but it’s not ready for the landfill yet. It would take only minimal skills to fix. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter A fellow amateur radio operator sent me ...
Your deck takes a beating. Sun, salt, rain, foot traffic—every season leaves its mark. What starts as a tiny crack or a ...
Termite damage and wood rot look similar and are damaging to a home. Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and ...
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