Wood Rot Repair in Alpharetta, Cumming & North Georgia
WOOD ROT AND TRIM REPAIR
Wood rot is North Georgia's quietest home destroyer. Our humid climate feeds the fungus that eats fascia boards, window sills, door frames, trim, siding, and deck framing — and it spreads until it's stopped. Caught early, wood rot is an affordable repair. Ignored, it becomes structural damage.
ARC specializes in finding and properly repairing wood rot for homes throughout Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, Duluth, Dawsonville, and Dahlonega:
Not sure if that soft spot is rot? Send us a photo or call 678-978-1498 for a free assessment.
ARC specializes in finding and properly repairing wood rot for homes throughout Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, Duluth, Dawsonville, and Dahlonega:
- Fascia and soffit — the most common rot points, hidden behind gutters
- Window sills and trim — where water sits after every rain
- Door frames and thresholds — especially on exposed entries
- Siding and corner boards
- Deck boards, posts, and framing
Not sure if that soft spot is rot? Send us a photo or call 678-978-1498 for a free assessment.
COMMON AREAS FOR POTENTIAL WOOD ROT TO BE FOUND:
Attic — An active leak in your roof can allow water to seep in, causing damage and fungal growth.Improperly sealed nail heads or improperly installed vents or fans can leak and cause moisture collection creating the potential for wood rot.
Under Sinks — Check under sinks in both the bathrooms and kitchen for leaking pipes. If not caught early enough, an active leak can result in wood rot in the cabinet and sub floor beneath.
Basement — Improperly graded landscaping surrounding your home can cause water to collect around the foundation and seep into your walls and basement, where it can saturate structural and surface wood causing rot.
Windowsills — Split sealants or failing paint can create conditions perfect for wood rot in windowsills, both inside your home and out.
Thresholds — Check for signs of wood rot on thresholds near exterior doors and along wooden door jambs. Steps & Stoops — If your home has wooden steps, or a stoop exposed to the elements and near moist soil, inspect the areas regularly.
Decks — Look for signs of wood rot on any posts or other parts of the structure in contact with soil.
Eaves — Improperly installed roof flashing, a roof leak or clogged gutters create conditions for damage and wood rot.
Wood Siding — Regularly inspect this most important part of your home for signs of wood decay.
Fences — Check along the bottom of the fence line, including posts and gates.
Attic — An active leak in your roof can allow water to seep in, causing damage and fungal growth.Improperly sealed nail heads or improperly installed vents or fans can leak and cause moisture collection creating the potential for wood rot.
Under Sinks — Check under sinks in both the bathrooms and kitchen for leaking pipes. If not caught early enough, an active leak can result in wood rot in the cabinet and sub floor beneath.
Basement — Improperly graded landscaping surrounding your home can cause water to collect around the foundation and seep into your walls and basement, where it can saturate structural and surface wood causing rot.
Windowsills — Split sealants or failing paint can create conditions perfect for wood rot in windowsills, both inside your home and out.
Thresholds — Check for signs of wood rot on thresholds near exterior doors and along wooden door jambs. Steps & Stoops — If your home has wooden steps, or a stoop exposed to the elements and near moist soil, inspect the areas regularly.
Decks — Look for signs of wood rot on any posts or other parts of the structure in contact with soil.
Eaves — Improperly installed roof flashing, a roof leak or clogged gutters create conditions for damage and wood rot.
Wood Siding — Regularly inspect this most important part of your home for signs of wood decay.
Fences — Check along the bottom of the fence line, including posts and gates.