SFW Construction Specializes In Canby Dry Rot Repair Throughout Clackamas County, Oregon
SFW Construction is the go-to company for top-quality Canby dry rot repair. Canby homeowners who enjoy the lush environment of the Pacific Northwest must also cope with household issues that the wet climate engenders. One of the most prevalent problems Canby homeowners face is dry rot – a condition that severely weakens the wood structures in your home, creating a dangerous situation for you and your family. SFW Construction LLC is a professional Canby dry rot removal specialist that can address any dry rot concerns or problems you have in 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
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“SFW did a great job fixing the leaks on our house and making sure they won’t come back! SFW’s carpenters are very experienced and know what they are doing.”
∼ Gabrielle B., Seattle, WA– (04/2024)
“They did a great job fixing my siding. Good customer service on the phone too. I would use them again.”
∼ Paul R., Portland, OR (02/2024)
“Timely service beyond normal Seattle service areas. Quality materials and installation that eliminated water seepage issues. Excellent client/installer communication.”
∼ Linda S. Belleview, WA– (01/2024)
Common Signs Of Dry Rot
Dry rot, also known as wood rot, is a serious problem that can threaten the structural integrity of your home by eating away and deteriorating the wood. While discovering dry rot you may also notice the discoloration of wood surfaces, a dank mildew smell, or areas in your floor that “give” when you walk upon it are all common indications of dry rot in your home.
Dry rot occurs in areas that are subject to excessive moisture including, but not limited to:
- Areas of your kitchen and bathroom
- Deck floorboards, ledger, and posts
- Floor covering, subfloor, and joists
- Framing around windows and doors
- Inside posts, beams, joists, and sills
- Roof shingles, gutters, soffit, and fascia
- Walls, baseboards, stiles, and rails
Why Dry Rot Is So Threatening To Your Home
Dry rot is a condition of decay in previously healthy wood that has been invaded by the wood fungus that promotes dry rot. Like most fungi, this wood fungus thrives on wood that is wet or moist—which is why it is so prevalent throughout the Northwest. Once dry rot has inhabited wood surfaces or structures in your home, it consumes the aspect of wood that makes it strong and firm—the result is deteriorated wood that cracks, crumbles, and falls apart. Wood in such a state of dilapidation cannot function to keep your home safe, and therefore it’s so important to address dry rot.
Signs & Symptoms Of Dry Rot
Any significant or unusual change in the condition of the wood structure or surfaces in your home may indicate dry rot, especially changes in appearance, functionality and odor. At advanced stages dry rot is easier to detect, but in earlier phases as well as when it is in out-of-view areas, it is harder to identify.
The following is a general list of dry rot signs & symptoms:
- Wood surfaces or structures looks as if they are shrinking or cracked.
- Floor has soft spots that become concave or squeak when walked on.
- Wood surfaces or structure are softer than normal or seem to be loose.
- Floors or wood surfaces are darker than usual or discolored.
- Cobweb, cotton or mushroom-like growths appear on wood surfaces.
- There is a musty, mildew odor around areas that have wood.
Addressing dry rot in your home is a process best conducted by trained professionals with dry rot removal expertise. SFW Construction has years of Canby dry rot removal and repair service. As a full-scale contractor, we can address any and all issues associated with dry rot in your home, such as repairing or replacing damaged siding, restoring damaged wood structures and fixing the roof.
Canby Dry Rot Blog
Wood Decay
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Wood decay can be a big problem for both new and experienced homeowners but particularly plagues those of us who live in the often damp Pacific Northwest. Despite its colloquial name, dry rot is most often caused by communities of fungi growing in wood with high moisture saturation.
Our Siding And Dry Rot Process
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We get a lot of questions on how our crews operate for siding repairs and wood rot repairs. The following infographic (print and share with family and neighbors) details how we do it.
Structural Dry Rot Repair
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SFW Construction excels at structural dry rot and framing repair. Our company is widely recognized as THE company to handle dry rot. We believe we have set the standard in our transparent approach to these difficult and discovery-based projects.