SFW Construction Specializes In Boston Wood Rot Repair Throughout The Greater Boston
SFW Construction is an established Boston general contractor specializing in wood rot repair. The wealth of knowledge and skills we’ve gleaned from decades of experience in home renovation enables us to expertly detect and repair wood rot and restore your home to pristine condition.
Trained And Certified Wood Repair Specialists
One of the most insidious home problems, wood rot, is especially difficult to address because you need to know what to look for and how to extract it. Furthermore, it would be best to have your home weatherproofed to prevent subsequent wood rot.
Our team of Hardie-factory trained and Dupont-Tyvek certified wood rot repair specialists use the most up-to-date, cutting-edge tools and techniques in the industry to repair your home.
3-Step Dry Rot Removal Process
Find The Root Cause
Perform A Targeted Repair
Seal The Exterior
The SFW Construction team is experienced and knowledgeable. We specialize in resolving all your dry rot issues and eliminating your problem from the source. With our targeted repair process we can restore your home’s structural integrity to its pristine condition and provide you with a long-lasting solution. SFW Construction understands the skill, care, and work needed to inspect, locate, and effectively remove and remediate moisture along with making the necessary repairs caused by dry rot. If you do not want the structural support of your property at risk, give our professionals a call we would be glad to help.
Professional Dry Rot Repair Experts
Being a homeowner can be challenging, especially when unexpected problems arise where you need a contractor. If you have not hired a contractor recently, the search can feel time-consuming and daunting. However, before you hire just any contractor or handyman, we recommend doing some research to understand your problem, what the solution entails, and how to pick the right contractor. Picking the right contractor will be well worth all the effort you choose to put into the search as it could save you from having to re-do the project in the future.
“These guys came to fix another contractors mess. They did it right! They fixed mold and rot issues. Fast work!”
∼ Casey B., Portland, OR – (12/2022)
“Did a terrific job repairing trim on our home, including difficult work on our chimney. Professional and responsive.”
∼ Yvette B., Portland, OR (09/2022)
“Top of the line contractor. If you want it done right, call them. They have years of experience in the area .”
∼ Devin E. Portland, OR – (06/2022)
Signs and Symptoms of Wood Rot
Detect wood rot via signs and symptoms on the interior and exterior of your home. Caused by a fungus that grows on moist wood, wood rot occurs predominantly in areas of the house with excessive moisture, including the bathroom, kitchen, and basement. The most prominent places for wood rot are in the framing around windows and doors, beneath floor coverings, baseboards, joists, deck floorboards, roof shingles, gutters, soffit, and fascia.
Signs Of Wood Rot
Typical signs of wood rot entail a dank mildewy odor, discoloration of wood surfaces, and soft areas on your floor that “give” when you walk on it. Especially pernicious and advanced wood rot, it sprawls like cotton- and cobweb-like growths on wood surfaces or wood that crumbles upon contact.
Indications Your Home Has Wood Rot And Needs Repair:
- Wooden floors, surfaces, and structures are unusually dark and discolored
- Wood surfaces and structures shrink and become loose
- A musty, earthy, fungus-like odor
- Cotton, cobweb, or mushroom-like growths on wood surfaces and structures
- Wood flooring sinks and has areas that “give” when walked upon
- Wood easily crumbles when bearing weight or appears dilapidated
Essential Value of Home Wood Rot Inspection
Located on the shores of the blustery Atlantic Ocean, Bostonians are no strangers to wind, rain, and snow. Over time, the onslaught of elements permeates and begins to deteriorate even the sturdiest of homes. And where there is moist or wet wood, the fungus that creates wood rot will take hold.
Hiring a professional is sensible because wood rot removal is an exacting process wherein the fungus that causes the rot must be entirely removed or it will continue to proliferate. Our finely honed wood rot repair and removal skills enable us to conduct this work thoroughly and restore your home to a state of utmost soundness.
Weatherproofing is the Final Step
The drier you keep the wood surfaces and structures in your home, the less likely you are to have dry rot in the future. After removing the wood rot and repairing your home, we protect your home from moisture permeation through properly flashing windows and doors, thoroughly sealing and protecting the outside wood surface, and preventative roofing. We check your basement for leaks, inspect your pipes, ensure sealants are up-to-date, and ensure windows are functioning properly. In short, we update your home with the latest weatherproofing technologies to ensure it has the utmost protection for years to come. Contact us today for an initial consultation!