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Home Improvement / March 5, 2021
Your home requires year-round repair and upkeep to run smoothly and not incur any unknown damages. On this topic, our handymen want to share how you can take care of wood rot and dry rot in your home. Keep on reading to learn more.
Your home is full of potential areas for dry rot or moisture build-up. These spaces are decks, damaged roofing, basements, windows, bathrooms, wet rooms, exterior doors, crawlspaces, walls and floors around tubs, showers, and sinks. It’s important to check these areas often.
As you look for these damages, use a strong flashlight and bring a long-handled screwdriver to test if any wood is soft. To treat these damages with a repair, fix the leak or moisture seeping in first. Then dry out the wood with a dehumidifier in the room. Seal the wood with a copper or borate based wood preservative to prevent any additional damage. Be sure to keep an eye on this location to make sure no more moisture continues to seep in. Moisture can be prevented by replacing old caulk and caulking all exterior doors, cracks, and windows.
Dry rot and moisture can cause lots of problems for your home. If this is not fixed right away, the damages in your home will need immediate attention. If you find yourself wondering how to complete any of these tasks or maintain your home, reach out to your local handman to help with any step of this process or advice. From upkeep, repairs, and looking for damage, these are key steps to taking care of your home from wood rot and dry rot.
Contact our professional handymen at Handyman Connection in Wichita, KS, and surrounding areas. When you are ready, schedule an estimate to meet our handymen today.
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