License #601378
Rocha Construction LA
  • Home
  • Services
    • Kitchen Remodeling
    • Bathroom Remodeling
    • Home Additions
    • Second Story Additions
    • Complete Home Remodeling
    • Commercial Remodeling
  • Gallery
  • General Contractor
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • My Story
  • Testimonials
  • Home
  • Services
    • Kitchen Remodeling
    • Bathroom Remodeling
    • Home Additions
    • Second Story Additions
    • Complete Home Remodeling
    • Commercial Remodeling
  • Gallery
  • General Contractor
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • My Story
  • Testimonials

What is Dry Rot?

7/15/2013

0 Comments

 
Picture
This term can be confusing as it implies decay occurring without
the presence of moisture.  “Dry” refers to the “dry” wood used in
construction as opposed to “wet” wood  -  the wood in living or
newly-felled trees. 

Dry rot is the decay of building timbers used in the construction of wooden structures.  Most of the homes in this area are constructed using wood.  Even though these homes have brick or stucco or stone exterior walls, the basic structure – the frame – is made of wood.  The trim on most houses is also made of wood. 

Dry rot is caused by a fungus which changes the composition of the wood, making it brittle.  Over time, the decay can cause instability and eventually the collapse of the house. 

Again, the term “dry rot” can be misleading in that the fungus requires an elevated moisture content of 28-30% in order to start growing on the wood.  Both continued dryness and continued saturation with water will inhibit dry rot. 

The first step in handling dry rot is to correct the condition that led to the initial growth of the fungus. 
Eliminate the cause of dampness in the area and increase ventilation to the site. 

Letting the affected wood dry out will kill dry rot since it is a fungus and requires water in order to live and grow.   

Depending on the extent of the damage, you would then want to repair or replace the wood that was weakened by this fungus growth. 

Signs of Dry Rot 

Inside: 
Water spots on walls, ceilings or carpets; discoloration of vinyl floors, carpets or shelf under sink; warping of flooring (usually in kitchen or bathroom); wrinkling, sagging or crumbling of sheetrock on walls or ceilings. 

Outside: 
Warping or swelling of siding; bubbling or lifting of paint; ends of fascia boards are soft or crumbling; any wood with areas of softness where a screwdriver can be pushed in easily.

If you discover any of the above symptoms of dry rot in your home, Rocha Construction can easily repair the damage and stop the dry rot from spreading.  Dry rot repairs done early can save thousands of home repair dollars.  

Give Gilbert Rocha a call at 310-484-4256 for a free in-home estimate today!


0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Rocha Construction
     staff writer.

    Archives

    April 2021
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    July 2014
    June 2014
    April 2014
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013

    Categories

    All
    Bathroom Remodel
    Customer Satisfaction
    Design
    Dry Rot
    Earthquake Resistant
    General Contractor
    Green Construction
    Green Remodeling
    Increase Value Of Home
    Kitchen Remodel
    Lead-Safe
    Our Guarantee
    Vampire Power

    RSS Feed

Rocha Construction - License #601378 - Insured & Bonded

Picture
Check out Rocha Construction on Yelp
Click for the BBB Business Review of this Building Contractors in Harbor City CA
Remodeling and Home Design
Harbor City General Contractors
Picture

See our interview on New Mexico Homes, a top site for New Mexico real estate, Oklahoma homes for sale, California homes for sale and Albuquerque, NM real estate: So You Want to Build a Second-Story Addition?

Rocha Construction services the Los Angeles South Bay
Hermosa Beach - Manhattan Beach - Palos Verdes Estates - Palos Verdes Peninsula - Rancho Palos Verdes
Redondo Beach - Rolling Hills Estates - San Pedro - Torrance - & other South Bay cities
privacy policy
Website by Safety Orange Websites