Wood rot is most commonly caused by an infestation of fungi. These unwanted visitors thrive in warm, damp conditions and feed on the fibers of your wooden features. When wood is exposed to moisture, then, it’s only a matter of time before decay sets in. Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent rotting wood. If […]
Category: Exterior Painting
Home Repairs: 4 Places Wood Could Be Rotten
The leading cause of rotted wood is moisture. Until we can find a way to live without water, your home’s interior and exterior wooden features are susceptible to this form of damage. Fortunately, wood that’s been afflicted with rot can often be repaired if you catch it early on. In order to do this, though, […]
Door Installation: Is Reclaimed Wood Worth Using?
Doors can be built from many materials, but wood remains a classic choice for property owners. Of course, if you decide to use wood for your doors, you have plenty of options, such as oak, pine, cedar, and more. Further still, you can choose between new or reclaimed wood. In the past decade or so, […]
Door Installation: Do You Need to Add Storm Doors to Your Home?
As a homeowner, you want to do everything you can to protect your home’s exterior. That’s why it’s important to pressure wash your home every six months or so, repair your siding when necessary, and hire exterior painters when your paint job starts to fade, peel, or chip away. As you take care of your […]
What if Stains or Marks are Left Over After Pressure Washing?
Pressure washing is an important step to take before any exterior painting project, as well as something that should be done once or twice a year to remove dirt, dust, and mildew from your home or commercial building. Doing so will keep your property well protected and beautiful. However, the pressure washing process doesn’t always […]
Will Covering My Porch or Deck Prevent Rotting Wood?
Even as summer comes to an end, there is still plenty of time to get outside and enjoy your porch or deck. Whether you’re relaxing with a cup of tea and a book or hosting a football barbecue, you want your outdoor space to look its best and stay strong this season. Unfortunately, wood rot […]
Is Power-Washing Safe for Plants and Pets?
Power-washing is an important step for preparing your home for exterior painting, as well as for removing harmful materials such as dirt, mildew, and bacteria from its surface. If you want to keep your home looking fresh and extend the lifespan of your current paint job, you should power-wash your home at least once or […]
How Often Should I Repaint My Home Exterior?
Exterior painting is about more than just keeping up appearances on your street. A proper layer of paint on your home helps protect it from moisture, bacteria, mold, pests, and other environmental hazards. Failing to maintain, touch-up, or update your home’s exterior paint job doesn’t just look bad, but can also lead to serious problems […]
Rotted Wood: Repair or Replace?
No matter how solid your home’s exterior painting job is, after enough exposure to the elements, your wooden features may begin to deteriorate and possibly rot. You can prevent rotted wood by cleaning, painting, staining, and sealing wooden surfaces on a routine basis. Despite your best efforts, however, you may still come across rot at […]
Where is Wood Most Likely to Rot?
Wood has long been a staple of home construction. While other building materials like metal, concrete, and brick all share the stage, wood is still one of the most common materials used to build and expand homes due to its flexibility, durability, abundance, and aesthetics. That said, wood has plenty of weaknesses. If not properly […]
