Unlike wood siding, metal siding does not have the tendency to warp, rot or be susceptible to pests. The downside is that metal is a poor insulator and is not soundproof.

The new rotten wood is above and around the cement. Thinking that water/moisture might be coming in through the vinyl siding, I filled the open space last summer just above the door frame.

To prevent wood rot on your roof, flashing work must be superior. Once again, there are lots of great videos online, some by flashing manufacturers, that show you the correct way to create rot ...

The wood rot was concentrated at a corner of Ed’s house under a deck. I had asked him to remove the few decking boards above the rot. He had already removed the wood siding, exposing the rot.

This kept the wood siding well out of the splash zone of falling rain. This technique also saved money on excavation, as the basement holes didn’t have to be as deep.

Wood rot is the natural degradation, softening, or crumbling of wood. Rotted wood usually feels spongy and mushy and has a musty smell. It starts wet but eventually dries out.

Sat., June 22, 2024 This blue wrap is designed to prevent wood rot on a wood-framed house. It has its own adhesive backing and will adhere to clean and dry wood sheathing.