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Dry rot is the common name for wood that fungus has broken down until it is dry, brittle and cracked into small blocks. The name is misleading: the wood needed moisture to start decaying, and the source is usually still there, whether that is a leak, a gap in flashing or a damp spot that comes and goes. If the wood is replaced and the moisture is not fixed, the new wood gets the same treatment. We check with a moisture meter, trace the source, then repair or replace the damaged wood. The inspection is free.
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Taras and Bill did a really great job restoring our old front porch, which was suffering from rot and decay in many places. They pulled back pieces as far as they needed to go, rebuilt posts and trim, and matched the look to perfection. They even ripped cedar siding to match the old siding which is no longer sold. I was impressed with their attention to detail.
We are more than satisfied with the work Taras did of replacing our stair stringer and adjacent posts. He has a thorough knowledge of wood working and he went above and beyond the work that was required to do it right. I confidently recommend him for any wood repair projects.
Taras was fantastic! I called on a Wednesday and he came out the next day as he was inspecting the home of my neighbour from the next street. I had two issues- a window trim wood rot that had already become highly visible from the street, and the post in front of the house with a dark wood section at the bottom. He explained the difference in consequences, and we decided to proceed with the window this autumn and to wait with the post till spring, as there was “no structural damage risk”, as he explained. It is good to have someone who can explain without trying to sell more than is needed.
84% of homeowners believe that they don't have wood rot before the inspection
If it's in your neighbourhood, there's a good chance it's on your home too, and most of it doesn't show until it's already spread.
Wood rot is all we do, every day. We know where water hides and why repairs fail, so we fix the cause, not just what you can see.
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Fixing rot is carpentry, not just filling holes. Our crew has done this for decades, so the repair looks like it was always part of the house.
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If something goes wrong, you’re protected. We’re insured up to $2,000,000, and our crew is covered by WorkSafeBC. The inspection costs you nothing, and a written quote is about 15 minutes after.
Book free 20-point inspectionSee what wood rot is and how to tell healthy wood from rotten wood.
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What is wood rot, and what does it look like? Wood rot is damage that happens when wood gets soaked and a specific fungus starts to eat it. From the outside, a board can still look good. Turn it over and you can see there is no solid wood left. Rot in structural parts such as posts, stairs and decks is hazardous, because the wood can give way under your weight and you can get hurt. It is better to look after your wood and catch rot before it becomes serious.
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What is the difference between healthy wood and wood damaged by rot? Here are three boards, and one of them is rotten. See how easily the rotten board crumbles and how it looks. Rotten wood also has a specific smell, the smell of wood that has already given up.
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Every fix starts with the water source, not just the rotted wood. Skip this step, and the same rot comes back.
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Covers workmanship on the area we repaired. Doesn’t cover new rot in other areas, damage from leaks or issues that were not part of our work, or product defects, which fall under the manufacturer’s warranty. Basic upkeep, like keeping painted and sealed surfaces maintained, applies. Full terms are in your written quote.
Selected work completed by members of our carpentry team.
Dry rot is a common name for wood decay that leaves the wood dry, brittle and cracked into cube-like pieces. The fungi behind it still need moisture to grow. The word dry describes how the damaged wood looks, not how it got that way.
They are names people use for different looks of decay. Wet rot tends to leave wood soft, dark and spongy. Dry rot leaves it dry, brittle and cracked. Both need moisture, and the fix is the same: stop the moisture, then repair the wood.
In wood that stays damp, decay keeps going. It can also slow down when the wood dries out and start again the next time it gets wet. That is why finding the moisture source matters more than the name of the rot.
Press a flathead screwdriver into the wood. Decayed wood gives way easily. Look for cracks in a cube pattern, crumbly or discoloured wood, a musty smell, and paint that bubbles or peels, especially at windowsills, deck boards, posts and trim.
Often, yes. If sound wood remains, epoxy consolidation can restore it. If the decay has gone too far, the honest answer is replacement. We decide with moisture readings and tell you which applies, in writing.
Yes. We repair rotten wood across Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond. Book a free inspection and we come out to you.
Rot doesn’t stay the same size. A free inspection with a moisture meter tells you what you have today, and a written quote shows what it costs to fix. Then you decide with real numbers.
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