What Is Siding?
Also known as wall cladding, siding is the material that protects the outside of a house or building by attaching to the exterior.
Do You Need To Lift My Home To Repair A Sill Plate Or Joist With Dry Rot?
No, damaged sill or mud plates can be removed in sections with temporary support and replaced without conducting a costly home lift.
Can Dry Rot Be Covered, Or Just Painted Over?
No, dry rot can not be covered up or painted over it will continue to grow and eat at the affected areas until it is cut out and removed. Covering up dry rot damage is never a good idea, [...]
How Do You Identify Dry Rot? What Are Signs That You Have Dry Rot?
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 [...]
What Is A Targeted Dry Rot Repair?
A targeted dry rot repair is cutting out the damaged areas and conducting a small repair. After we tye the repaired area back into the existing material. This method saves homeowners time and money. Many contractors will recommend extensive [...]
What is Dry Rot?
Dry rot is the leading cause of damage in wood structures in the Pacific Northwest. Dry rot, which is sometimes called brown rot, wood rot, and wet rot, can lead to even more mold and mildew issues. This makes [...]
My Vinyl Siding Is Melting, With No Exposure To Any Fires; Why Is That?
Vinyl siding can melt, warp, or bubble if exposed to temperatures around 160 degrees. One of the more common reasons we see damaged vinyl siding without any apparent signs of heat or fire damage is the reflection of high-efficiency [...]
The Seams In My Vinyl Siding Aren’t Sealed. Is This Normal?
Yes, vinyl siding is not a waterproof siding. The seams and terminations should be fitted tight and cut precisely, but not caulked or sealed.
I Have Louisiana Pacific (LP) Siding, And It Looks Ok; Do I Need To Replace It?
Louisiana Pacific (LP) siding manufactured between 1985 and 1995 was recalled and had a class-action lawsuit due to the product holding water and deteriorating. Suppose you can afford to replace the siding. In that case, this is a good [...]
Can You Do Siding And Dry Rot Repairs In The Rain?
Yes, SFW Construction conducts siding and leak repairs year-round, even in the rain. Our highly-skilled carpenters live and work in the Pacific Northwest and know how to perform repairs safely and correctly in inclement weather. The only part of [...]