Handyman Connection of Woodstock helps Georgia homeowners prepare the interior of their homes for Christmas and seasonal gatherings with professional interior services. Our experienced craftsmen handle drywall repairs, fresh painting, light remodeling, and custom storage installations that help your home look organized and guest-ready throughout the holidays.
Whether you’re updating spaces for visiting family or simply improving your home before the New Year, Handyman Connection of Woodstock delivers reliable interior craftsmanship that enhances comfort and seasonal style. Our team provides detailed workmanship and professional support to make your home feel warm and welcoming all holiday season.
Carpentry / March 19, 2021
Wood rot and dry rot can be caused by water damage, moisture, dry rot spores, poor timber, moisture, and more. In this blog, you can read about where in your home is the most at risk, how to locate, prevent, and repair these damages.
Certain areas in your home are more likely to develop wood rot or dry rot than others. Outdoor decks, areas with damaged roofing, wet rooms, basements, bathrooms in need of repair, windows, and exterior doors are all susceptible to letting in or building up moisture.
Try to look for these damages yearly to keep your home in check. A good time is before winter sets in because moisture and leaks can become big trouble once the freeze sets in. Bring a flashlight and a long-handled screwdriver with you. Discoloration, softness, smell, and swelling are all signs of rot. Check around siding, windows, basements, crawlspace, perimeter wood, walls and floors around sinks, tubs, and showers, and more.
The first step to repair wood that has been damaged to dry it out. Put a dehumidifier near the area and be sure to repair the leaks or wherever the moisture is seeping in first before you begin drying. Once the wood has dried out, use a copper or borate wood preservative to seal the wood. After this has been applied and dried out, be sure to check back and see if the seal is holding or if moisture is still getting into this area and causing more damage.
Remove old caulk and replace with new, caulk and seal all cracks, windows, and exterior doors. Clean gutters often, have a dehumidifier in the basement, install exhaust fans in bathrooms, clear standing water from decking after a rain, and more.
These tips should help you keep your home in tip-top condition each year. Remember to check those high-risk areas and fix up areas that could be exposed. If you need help with any of the repairs or caulking, contact a local handyman.
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