Rotten Wood Replacement In Dunedin, FL
FUNGUS! That is a frightening word nobody wants to hear....and rightly so! When you think of fungus, do you think of your roof? Probably not...but that's precisely what wood rot happens to be. Wood rot or dry rot is a fungus that hides in parts of your roof wherever moisture is present. A little water goes a long way in contributing to the deterioration of your roof and other related wood components of your house, such as a blocked downspout, damaged gutters, window sills and any area where water pools up. If you happen to notice any cracking or discoloration in any of those areas, you may be seeing the beginnings of dry rot. At the first sign of possible decay, it would be to you, your roof and your house's advantage to call our company, Roofing Dunedin. We have the experience and knowledge to assess the visual images of wood rot and estimate the potential further downgrading of your entire roofing structure. Quick action needs to be taken in order to save your roof (and your home, as well.) Roofing Dunedin company is the "Maestro" of roofing!
Prevention of dry rot starts at the level of your roof. Clogged gutters allow excess water to get into your house and overload the ground with water near the foundation. One of the first steps you should take to keep wood rot from building up, is to make sure your gutters and downspouts are cleaned regularly. If you see water dripping down the walls of your home or dropping from the ceiling, it's obvious that you have a leak in the roof but wood rot may not catch your attention because it is often concealed behind cracked paint or underneath siding. When an unprotected wood surface is in touch with water for an unknown period of time, that's when destruction of the roof, and possibly inside your home, becomes a dangerous situation. Our roofing "detectives" at Roofing Dunedin will hone in on the source of the leaking and find the solution to repairing it. Through all our years in the roofing trade, Roofing Dunedin knows all the ins and outs with regards to roofs and all the related parts. For instance we have learned that moisture, warmth and wood combined together creates a breeding ground for bacteria and dry rot weakens your roof, spreading to different areas of your roof and house. The first step that our roofing professionals will take to fix your roof is to repair roofing leaks and fix water pipes. Then the rotted wood will have to be replaced. Since the wood supporting the roof is located under the roof's surface, the only way our professionals can know for sure that dry rot exists is after they have torn off the roof. In order to replace the roofing structure correctly , all decayed wood has to be replaced also. In addition to the supporting boards at the roof level, attention must be turned to the fascia, soffit and eaves (overhangs.) These are all prone to decay and our roofing crew will check each for any signs of rotting wood. If the fascia has split board ends, water can get into the fascia board, which will eventually end up with dry rot. In the case of split ends, Roofing Dunedin crews will suggest replacing the fascia. Since soffits are exposed to weather conditions, such as, rain, hurricane flooding or hail and pest infestation, the soffits might have to be replaced also. Our pro roofers will advise you as to what options are open to you. |
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Eaves (overhangs) are vulnerable to wood rot. Roofing Dunedin inspectors will scrape away peeling paint from the eaves in order to check for wood decay. Other telltale signs of wood rot behind the eaves is water stains. The roofers will check under the eaves and in the attic/crawl space, as well as the roof, itself. Usually, overhang decay comes from leakage but sometime it is caused by inadequate ventilation in the crawl space. Roofing Dunedin will repair the vents or recommend installing vents if the attic space doesn't have any.
If there are leaks present, our repair men will fix the leaking areas and apply a preservative treatment to the affected wood in order to kill the fungi. Once the wood has dried, Roofing Dunedin workers take down the flashing and gutters to get to the dry rot sections. Sometimes all of the wood has deteriorated so badly that our roofers will have to take it out and replace it with new wood. If the damage to the overhang is not that extensive, the rotted sections of the wood can be cut out and replaced without disturbing the unaffected parts.
We suggest that you have your roof, along with all it's components, inspected by Roofing Dunedin at least once a year to circumvent potential problems, such as dry rot or water leakage.
Beside dry rot occurring in the roofing system, rundown of water through gutters and over the roof edge can cause dry rot damage to other parts of the exterior of your house. Wooden doors, window sills, wooden overhangs on a patio or porch and even the home's foundation can be damaged by decaying wood.
Whether just repairing the eaves or putting up a new roof, our roofing repairmen will cover all bushes, plants and garden areas to prevent harm. Waste material, such as the old eaves, rotted wood and debris will be deposited into a container that will haul everything away. Your property will be left in clean condition once the job is completed. Roofing Dunedin employees will get the roofing repair or replacement done and done right!
Don't put off kicking all that dry rot to the curb. Rotting wood is detrimental to your health and safety.
We offer reasonable prices in exchange for a job well done. We strive to satisfy our customers.
When you think ROOF.... ..REMEMBER THE NAME: ROOFING DUNEDIN
Services available in DUNEDIN, Largo, Clearwater, St. Pete, Belleair, Seminole and all of Pinellas County. Call now! 727-877-5911
If there are leaks present, our repair men will fix the leaking areas and apply a preservative treatment to the affected wood in order to kill the fungi. Once the wood has dried, Roofing Dunedin workers take down the flashing and gutters to get to the dry rot sections. Sometimes all of the wood has deteriorated so badly that our roofers will have to take it out and replace it with new wood. If the damage to the overhang is not that extensive, the rotted sections of the wood can be cut out and replaced without disturbing the unaffected parts.
We suggest that you have your roof, along with all it's components, inspected by Roofing Dunedin at least once a year to circumvent potential problems, such as dry rot or water leakage.
Beside dry rot occurring in the roofing system, rundown of water through gutters and over the roof edge can cause dry rot damage to other parts of the exterior of your house. Wooden doors, window sills, wooden overhangs on a patio or porch and even the home's foundation can be damaged by decaying wood.
Whether just repairing the eaves or putting up a new roof, our roofing repairmen will cover all bushes, plants and garden areas to prevent harm. Waste material, such as the old eaves, rotted wood and debris will be deposited into a container that will haul everything away. Your property will be left in clean condition once the job is completed. Roofing Dunedin employees will get the roofing repair or replacement done and done right!
Don't put off kicking all that dry rot to the curb. Rotting wood is detrimental to your health and safety.
We offer reasonable prices in exchange for a job well done. We strive to satisfy our customers.
When you think ROOF.... ..REMEMBER THE NAME: ROOFING DUNEDIN
Services available in DUNEDIN, Largo, Clearwater, St. Pete, Belleair, Seminole and all of Pinellas County. Call now! 727-877-5911