This is the reason why dry rot and fungus sometimes develop on exterior wood deck-railings at the point where horizontal 2x4 rails are attached to 4x4 posts, and vertical pickets abut the rails.

If you want to prevent wood rot, you need to keep the wood dry. Wood rot is simply different fungi that are consuming the wood. The fungi need water to live. You keep wood dry by painting and ...

Q: Our house turns 100 this year. We have some dry rot on the exterior of the wooden window frames and windowsill. Does one dig it out and fill with a special concrete? What are the options and ...

Because rain is common in the United States, however, you have to resort to making the wood think it’s dry. One way to do so — and this is where poor building practices come in — is to paint ...

Finding leak source won't end problem / Buckling paint may mean infestation of dry rot or mold. By Bill Burnett, Kevin Burnett May 28, ...

Signs of apparent dry rot have been found on a second balcony of the same building where one collapsed here earlier this week, ... An inspector also found peeling paint around the downspout area.

Foundation paint peel. ... it could start to experience dry rot, which will only get worse with rain and create an area where water can collect or intrude into the home.

Painting fences and decking can take hours to do, but there is a simple method to speed up this chore to save time without even needing a paintbrush. Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.