Home Improvement Pro’s – What Your House Deserves
5 November, 2013Check For Wood Damage
12 February, 2014Home Improvement Pro’s – What Your House Deserves
5 November, 2013Check For Wood Damage
12 February, 2014Rotten wood in the house can be a serious problem for you – it can damage the integrity and structure of your home, and lead to long-term damage that is going to set you back thousands in repairs. As well as being potentially dangerous to your home, it can look awful when the rotten wood is on display.
Rotten wood is caused in the house when the water enters cracks, or gets into wood that has not been finished and is wet. The wet and damp over time degrades the wood into a mossy, rotten substance that loses all of its strength and elegance.
You need to seal cracks regularly in the wood to ensure that rot does not set in and cause, above other things, structural damage and a ghastly smell. Maintain a regular review of your home ensures that the water does not do the damage it potentially could.
If the water penetrates the cracks and the surface, and it does not dry out quickly, then it will cause the rot. Once the putrefaction of the wood starts, your only options are going to costly and length repairs that can put your repair bills sky high.
As we head toward the wet and horrible winters, you will be left with the opportunity to try and combat rot more actively than before. With the rain going to be hailing down more commonly than ever, you need to be prepared for getting rid of the wetness that will get in, that could damage the wood in your home.
Without treatment, rot can spread and infect the wood which can lead to severe structural damage. This is not all – the moisture can bring horrible creatures like termites! Since your house is going to be made from a large amount of wood, you will be putting in a lot of work to protect the wood!
If you are looking for quality wood repair and protection, then painting contractors in Greenwich could be the choice for you. Get in touch with us today and we can offer you support and a professional finish to keep your home clean, fresh and comfortable.