Exterior Dry Rot In Upper Redwood Deck And Framing

The underside of a deck can tell you about the condition of your deck boards. If the deck framing is rotting, chances are the deck is bad also. Most owners have no idea how bad the moisture problem has gotten until the deck has failed. If the decking is soft to the foot, there is a danger of "stepping through" the wood.

The advantage of a second story deck is that you can easily see the underside framing members. The deck in the pictures shows how dry rot has destroyed the structural strength of the deck. It was removed and replaced before the new decking was installed.

If you are unsure about the condition of your deck, ask a qualified general contractor in your area to help evaluate the condition. Most contractors will do this free of charge.

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Completely Rotted Wood Posts, and Framing in Sacramento, Ca

Saw this wood framed patio wall that is covered with vinyl siding today. The siding no longer has anything to hold it up because of moisture, and water damage. The Sacramento property is in need of repair, the problem will only get worse. Often times the vinyl siding hides any dry rot or water damage until it is too late. The vinyl siding will last forever, it takes something like this before the moisture problem can be seen.


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Wood Siding Repair In Sacramento

If you think that you have dry rot on the exterior wood siding and trim of your property, chances are you probably do! But how do you know for sure?

You don't have to be an expert to see that the wood on the building has areas that is soft or discolored. Touch it with your hand, is it soft to the touch? Good wood trim and siding should be as solid as the original product. If the wood is soft then the decay has begun to destroy the wood.

Are there areas on the exterior of the building that have changed colors over time? This change in color can be an early warning sign to future problems and should be looked at to find the cause of the change. The wood may not be rotting yet but will likely begin soon. The discolored wood is getting moisture behind it, from a roof leak, plumbing pipe leak or some source of water that should not be there.

Luckily, these problem areas can be repaired and precautions taken to help prevent this sort of thing from happening again in the future. The problem never gets better, only worse, so doing something now is important. If you are capable, do the repairs yourself. If not, contact someone who knows how to make these repairs. Early correction of these areas can save your property from extensive repairs in the future.

Sacramento Dry Rot Repair To Siding By Placerville Contractor

"I think we may have a dry rot problem on the side of the building".

These were the words the property manager used to discribe this area of dry rot damage. Walking around the side of the apartment unit, I could see this and knew she was right. What do you think?

The siding and trim boards were moist and crumbling to the touch, something needs to be done to correct the rotting wood siding. As a general contractor who is called to look at and repair these sort of things, it is important to note that just repairing the damage is not enough. If the contractor only repairs the damage, this dry rot repair will have to be done again in a few years.

Looking at the water damage picture above, you can see several factors in the dry rot problem. First, water is probably spraying on the siding from the irrigation sprinkler right in front of the siding wall - this should be checked and corrected. Second, the dirt in the area is too high. Moisture in the wet soil against the wall is like putting the siding in water for long periods of time. Grading the soil away from this area will help future water damage from occurring.

Regular inspections are very important in the maintenance of your property. Perhaps this water damage could have been minimized with early detection. Check for water and dry rot damage regularly, or have someone do it for you. Address the cause of the problem first, then fix the damage.

Sacramento, Ca

Strengthening A Sagging Bathroom Floor

Every once in a while, being a general contractor can be a challenge. Today was one of those days. Driving to Sacramento this morning not really knowing what to expect; only that the bathroom floor was soft and there are no wood supports to hold the floor up. What? That's right no wood framing holding up the floor. Just a building made with prefabricated honeycomb construction slabs. So when there is water damage to this construction system, there really isn't any charted course of action. I guess no other contractors in Sacramento were willing to do this job. This was today's challenge.

Here is the honeycomb system cut out at the tub. The honeycomb is sandwiched by a layer of fiberglass - top and bottom. It floats over the ceiling system below. I know, you think I'm nuts but that is what we dealt with in this Sacramento building today.

This is view of the bathroom project from the door leading into the bathroom. The debris is resting on a thin layer of woven fiberglass approximately 1/8" think. Too soft to walk on, we ran a plank from the door opening to the tub to work on the water damaged room. The other challenge that we faced today was time.

This water damaged bathroom was in a one bathroom, occupied unit. The demolition and reconstruction had to be done in a single day. Otherwise, the tenant would have to be relocated somewhere else. This is costly to the owners, and an inconvenience to the residents. We really enjoy the fact that property owners have faith in Tromler Construction being able to complete this project within the time line, while producing a solid flooring system for years to come.

If you have a project in the Sacramento region, and need some advice - Give us a call. Whether the project is water damage related, or just an ordinary building repair project; we would be more than happy to give you some advice.

Good luck on all your projects!

"It Just Smells Musty And Damp In There"

Sometimes you can just smell the moisture in the room. Kind of like a load of wash that sits in the washer for too long before drying. In your home, that smell may be a sign of water damage that you are not yet aware of.

If you have experienced this smell, look for signs of moisture in the area. It may just be a wet towel stuffed in the corner and forgotten. Or it may be something bigger. If you can not find the problem, call someone who has knowledge of this problem. Many of us will do it at no charge to you. Doesn't hurt to know what the problem is.

Drywall Removal in Sacramento Area

Probably the most important thing to do following a leak or flood is to removal all the water damaged materials. The sooner the better. Moist materials will start to grow mold and mildew rather quickly in many materials. Drywall should be dried out or removed right away. Mold can develop in less than 48 hours. The removal can vary depending all several factors, length of time, source of moisture, etc.

Contacting someone experienced in this area is very important. If your insurance covers such a loss, they will have experts in this area, but you can also use your own contractor. Ask people who have been in this situation before, they will probably be  of benefit to you.

Tromler Construction is more than willing to help you find someone in this field in your area.
We can be reached at 916-765-5366

Saving Your Property From Dry Rot And Water Damages

Checking the fascia boards on your home or apartment can be an early indicator of dry rot beginning to appear in the structure. Visual inspections can be done. Look to see if the wood has lost it's original shape. Is the surface irregular, pieces of wood failing? Regular painting of the wood surface will help to shed the water from the wood, extending the life of the wood.

Dry rot and water damage is not good, and delay in repairs can be costly. Good maintenance of the building materials is the best solution in the prevention of dry rot and water damage. Ask a local contractor who specializes in these type of issues for their recommendations and suggestions.

Dry Rot Damage Continues To Grow in Apartment Community.

I've been a general contractor in Placerville, CA for several years. Before that I was a general Contractor in Cameron Park, and San Jose, CA. I have had a ton of experience with water damage, dry rot, mildew, mold, decay, and all that stuff thats ugly and dirty. I've seen dry rot in the early stages, the extreme stages and everything in between. Recently, I had the opportunity to go back to a job site that did not repair wood that was in need of repair. The owners chose to wait, and the problem got worse.

This video shows what can happen when nothing is done to correct a water damage problem. Dry Rot and Water damage will continue to decay the wood in the area.

Roof problem leads to dry rot in exterior siding and trim.

If your roof is leaking, even slightly, the problem will only get worse with time.
Sometimes it will be in the attic area, causing insulation and drywall problems. This can lead to mold, mildew, water damage or more. Other times the leak effects the exterior of the home. This can include siding, trim, and doors.
In the photo here, water got between the roof and siding above and ran down and behind the siding below.
If you need an evaluation of your water damage or dry rot, and you are near the Sacramento region, we are available for a no cost evaluation.

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Exterior Siding Repaired in Sacramento by General Contractor

Exterior Siding needs to be maintained regularly, otherwise damage will occur over time. Maintenance may be as simple as regular, thorough painting of the exterior of the property. A qualified licensed contractor can help you in the necessary maintenance. Many are willing to meet and discuss your situation without cost.

Dry Rot Under Lightweight Concrete Walkway by Placerville Contractor

This is a second story lightweight concrete deck. We pulled off the plywood from below to discover this water damage. The concrete above only had minor cracking in the surface, the water proofing had failed over time. Dry rot damage can be very dangerous if not repaired. Have your property inspected by a licensed contractor with experience in dry rot and water damage repairs. Many will do this at no charge to the property owner.

Preventing Mold and Mildew in Placerville

As we get into the spring weather and the weather is getting warmer, we will begin to see mold and mildew appearing as a result of moisture for the winter season. Here is an article that may help in preventing this from happening in your home. If you feel that you need a qualified contractor to look at your situation, feel free to contact us.

http://www.moldfacts.org/story.php?title=keep-your-home-free-from-mold-and-mildew

Oh, if you are worried about this mold thing, here are some common mold myths that may help you.

http://www.moldfacts.org/story.php?title=Common_Mold_Myths

Plumbing repairs in Sacramento, CA

Placerville Contractor find the leak, removes the problem, install new parts.

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Placerville General Contractor - Dry Rot

Water damaged siding, quick fix for contractor in Placerville, CA

Local general contractor can help with these types of problems. Google search for a contractor in your area. If we can help, we will.

Good Luck with all your construction projects.

Think you have a dry rot problem?

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