Ask the Builder: Repairing wood rot in your home. What to know.

I used nothing but redwood trim on the last house I built for my family. Redwood contains lots of natural chemicals that ...
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Is That Termite Damage or Wood Rot? How to Tell the Difference So You Can Fix It Fast

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 confuse ...
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How To Identify What Type Of Wood Rot You Have Before Repairing (And Why It Matters)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Wood is a beautiful and versatile material used in everything from framing houses to building furniture, but like every organic material, it ...
Seattle Times

How to ward off wood rot, or repair it with epoxy

My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before. Wood rot is caused by water, which is why it’s so important for you to keep any untreated wood in and around your home dry. Keeping wood dry is easier said ...
Seattle Times

Ask the Builder: Building with wood? Here’s how to prevent rot

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 ...
Orange County Register

Treated wood can rot, and here’s why

Q. I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...
Lifehacker

How to Tell the Difference Between Wood Rot and Termite Damage

If your home was constructed out of wood, its structural integrity depends on the natural material remaining intact and sturdy. So if you happen to notice that wood in your walls, floors, or support ...
The Washington Post

Can treated wood decks rot? You betcha.

I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...
The Washington Post

Rot in treated lumber — yes, it happens

Q: Tim, my neighbor discovered that many of his outdoor deck floor joists are rotting. The rot is along the top where the decking attaches to them. It’s treated lumber rated for outdoor exposure. How ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask The Builder: Treated wood can rot, and here’s why

DEAR TIM: I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are ...
Palm Beach Post

Treated wood can rot — and here’s why

Question: I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are ...