SFW Construction Federal Way Specializes In Dry Rot Repair Throughout King County, Washington
SFW Construction is the go-to company for top-quality Federal Way dry rot repair. Is there a musty or fungus-like smell in your home? Do the wood surfaces appear discolored or have strange growths on them? Does the floor have areas that bend in when walked upon or are wooden structures becoming loose or shrinking? If your Federal Way home has any of these symptoms, it may have been invaded by wood rot and the fungus that promotes it. Dry rot represents a state of decay in which the health of the wood structures in your home becomes seriously compromised. If you think your home may have dry rot, call SFW Construction—Federal Way’s premier dry rot repair service—today for a free phone consultation!
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.
“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
Professional Dry Rot Removal
SFW Construction provides expert Federal Way dry rot removal and structural repair services that eradicate all wood rot and restore your home to a safe and healthy condition. As a general contractor, we are extensively experienced with all relevant home repairs that may be necessary to address any damage the wood rot has inflicted upon the structure of your Federal Way home. Whether it’s siding repair, roofing or general structural restoration work, we do it all.
The Tricky Problem Of Dry Rot
Dry rot is, ironically, caused by a wood fungus that feeds on moist or damp wood. It inhabits the wood in your home through the proliferation of tiny reddish spores that spread out across healthy wood. As the fungus advances, it devours the properties of healthy wood that make it strong and durable. In later stages, dry rot represents a state of total decay in which previously healthy wood is dilapidated—as such, it cracks and crumbles easily and falls apart when pressure is applied to it.
Dry rot often occurs in out-of-view places, like inner walls and floorboards, crawl spaces and attics. So if you think your home may have dry rot it’s a good idea to schedule a professional in-home dry rot inspection. As trained Federal Way dry rot repair experts, SFW Construction can thoroughly examine and diagnose your home for dry rot, and is well-equipped to effectively address and remediate any dry rot problems.
Most Common Signs Of Dry Rot Include:
- Wood that is discolored, cracking or appears to be shrinking.
- An appearance like cobwebs, cotton, or mushrooms on wood.
- An earthy, rotting or unusual musty odor around wood or in enclosed wooden spaces.
- Flooring with concave areas that sink in when walked upon.
- Any wood surface or structure that is no longer functioning properly.
Federal Way Dry Rot Blog
Wood Decay
3 MIN READ
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
2 MIN READ
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
2 MIN READ
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.