Wood Rot Repair Alpharetta GA: Winter Rain & Wood Rot 

Cold weather is just around the corner and in the south that also means rain. 

We tend to have quite a bit of rainfall in the winters lately, and that means prolonged moisture which contributes to wood rot.

Wood rot is a deterioration of wood caused by fungi that thrive in moist conditions. 

While wood rot can occur throughout the year, winter can exacerbate the problem due to several key factors.

The primary factor is the increased moisture (rain) that comes with winter. 

When it’s cold rain can just sit on wooden surfaces, leading to prolonged exposure to moisture. 

When the temperature drops, this moisture can freeze, causing the wood to expand and contract, which weakens its structure and creates openings for fungi to penetrate. 

Additionally, the freeze-thaw cycle can create stress within the wood, making it more susceptible to damage from fungal growth.

Wood Rot Repair Alpharetta GA: What Causes Wood Rot? 

Fungi. The simplest of all plant life. Microscopic fungus spores are all around us floating on the breeze and landing all over our homes. 

Wherever they land, if moisture is present, then you’ll have rot and that rot will continue as long as moisture sticks around.

Even if you remedy the conditions, the fungus is still present and will resume growth (A.K.A. rot) when it rains again.

Wood Rot Repair Alpharetta GA: How to Prevent Wood Rot Damage to Your Home 

• Keep your home, deck and all surfaces freshly stained and painted. This creates a shield so that wood rot stays out.

• When it rains sweep off your deck and porch to get rid of standing water that finds its way into cracks and joints.

• Trim back shrubs from your house so they are not touching and there is constant air flow. Wet shrubs directly against home siding for example is a major cause of wood rot on many houses.

• Seal all gaps around doors and windows with a good quality caulk. (Make sure you remove all the old caulk before applying the new new solution.)

• Repaint around windows and doors regularly especially if you have cracks in your paint.

• Repair damaged gutters as they can cause water to flow into your house. This leads to water saturating your home’s wooden siding, as well as permeating through the wood in your attic or crawl space. 

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Since many homes in Georgia have been built with a lot of timber, and we have a climate that can be humid and rainy, our homes are susceptible to damage from moisture. 

That's why our handyman professionals are experts at wood rot repair. If you’ve noticed soft timber around your basement, deck, entryways, window trim or garage, call us. 

We will carefully replace the decaying areas and prevent the fungus from spreading!

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