What Are Signs That You Have Dry Rot?
- You Notice Wood Beginning to Shrink, Darken, or Crack
- You Can Easily Penetrate Wood Surfaces with a Screwdriver
- There is a Musty Odor Present
- Bathroom or Kitchen Floors Feel “Springy”
- Cracked or Peeling Paint Around Windows, Doors, and Trim
- Wood Surfaces are Covered in Something Resembling the Skin of a Mushroom
What Are Common Areas For Dry Rot?
- Siding, Trim, Windows, and Door Framing
- Deck Framing and Boards
- Posts and Beams
- Roofs, Eaves, and Near Damaged Gutters
- Kitchen and Bathroom Floors and Walls
- Foundations, Sill Plates, Cripple Walls, and Crawl Spaces