Why Does Wood Rot?
In North Carolina, we face everything from blazing 90-degree summers to flooding rains and freezing winters — all of which take a toll on wood. One of the most common problems we see is rot at the base of porch posts, trim, or framing where the wood meets concrete, door jambs, or brick molding.
Whether the wood is pressure-treated or not, if it's not sealed properly — especially on the bottoms and backs — moisture will find a way in. We often find these surfaces left unpainted, even though paint and primer are essential to protect against the elements.
That’s why we take the time to prime and paint all sides of any replacement wood before it’s installed. We also make sure the wood is dry when we buy it, so we’re not sealing in moisture that leads to future rot.
Details matter — and that's how we make repairs that last.
Will I be able to tell that it was patched?
When we cut out a piece of rotten wood we cut at an upwards 45 degree angle to keep shedding water from getting behind the new piece of wood. and then we apply a fiberglass patch over the seam which makes it water tight and, after sanding it down, it is seamless
