What are the signs of dry rot?

Soft or spongy wood, dark checkered cracking that splits into small cubes, peeling or bubbling paint, and white or grey cottony fungal growth with a musty smell.

What causes wood rot and fungus?

Rot follows water. Leaks, poor drainage, missing caulk and trapped moisture let wood-decay fungus grow inside fascia, sills, decks and framing.

Can damaged wood be patched instead of replaced?

Small, surface-level rot can often be cut out, treated and patched. Wood that is soft deep through or structural usually needs to be replaced with new lumber.

How does Exxel Termite repair rotted wood?

Exxel inspects and probes every soft spot, removes rot back to sound wood, applies fungicide treatment, patches or replaces the wood, then primes, caulks and paints to keep water out.

How can I prevent dry rot?

Keep gutters clear, fix leaks quickly, keep paint and caulk in good shape, and keep soil and sprinklers away from wood.

Does Exxel Termite offer free inspections?

Yes. Call (866) 787-6483 or email ExxelTermite@yahoo.com to book a free inspection.

Field Guide · Vol. 02

Rot, Fungus
& the Fix.

A homeowner's guide to dry rot, wood-decay fungus, and how damaged wood is patched, repaired, or replaced — the right way.

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Rot, Fungus & the Fix.

Rot, Fungus
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