Does wood rot spread?

• <div><p>Yes, wood rot spreads and causes damage due to fungi. All forms of wet rot caused by fungi spread throughout the frame and door, but they’ll stop when encountering non-wood materials. Dry rot, on the other hand, spreads throughout the area to wood with porous openings to accept the spores.</p></div>

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Q: Does wood rot impact other parts of the home?

• <div><p>Yes, any part of the home where wood meets water is susceptible to wood rot. This includes underneath sinks, decks, windowsills, window frames, basements, attics, and eaves, among other locations. Conduct regular inspections of these areas to spot the beginning stages of wood rot. Even the wood under roof shingles can rot and affect other areas.</p></div>

Q: Does wood filler harden?

• <div><p>The raw materials inside wood filler work as a binding agent that, once dry, stays hard and helps reinforce wood. It's a great way to help older lumber maintain its integrity and strength if you're looking to, say, build a new piece of furniture from old or repurposed wood.</p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover rotting wood?

• <div><p>Most homeowners insurance policies won&rsquo;t pay for the removal of dead, rotting trees. That&rsquo;s because insurance is intended to protect you from sudden, unexpected accidents. So if a tree is sick, dying, neglected, or rotten but is still standing and hasn&rsquo;t caused any property damage, it&rsquo;s unlikely your insurance will cover the cost to have it removed. </p></div>

Q: Does green algae rot wood?

• <div><p>Algae doesn't directly contribute to wood rot, like mold, but it does create conditions that can lead to mold over time. Algae retain moisture, which favors fungal growth, potentially leading to wood rot over time. In some cases, significant algae growth can lead to the weakening of wood fibers, ultimately causing rot. Try to keep things as dry as possible. </p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2020
I hired them to come in and paint whole house after another paint company messed up the house Chad came in and did a very professional job thanks again for job well done
Finken Painting
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Reviewed in February 2020
Phil and his crew rearranged their current jobs to ensure that our floors were refinished in time to get the painting done before our move-in date. We also asked them to remove all the baseboards and quarter round - which was good thing because then we could see how poorly the flooring had been...
Oak Wood Floor
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Reviewed in January 2020
Sonntag roofing was prompt to get the roof fix the day I closed on the property couldn’t have asked for a better company
Sonntag Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
I bought a bike from them two years ago. It was a huge headache and a horrible customer service experience but I pushed through. I liked the bike and that it had incline/decline and since I work in another city during the week, I wanted to order another for that location. To clarify, I wanted a...
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Reviewed in August 2016
I decided to make the purchase though I did not need all of the equipment. The TRITON 9000 RS Generator/Compressor/Welder machine was what I really had my eye on. I had never seen a machine with so many functions before. The 10,000 gas generator is the machine I needed the most, but the other...
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Reviewed in November 2013
Darrell did a superb job building my cedar wood fence along with some chain link fence. I also had Darrell build me a front porch railing and fix out side door knob and my bathroom door knob. he did a great job thank you jeff lieder
DL Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
The water softener doesn't work as well as the softener that we replaced. Service provided to fix the problem is not acceptable. We are going to replace this softener with a different brand from a different company.
Culligan Water of Atlantic
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Reviewed in July 2012
We had to pay for the mattress on the day we placed the order, they came out and delivered it about 4 days later. We slept on that mattress for 24 days/nights and told them we were dissatisfied. They then brought us another mattress on the 30th day and it was worse than the first. We had moved...
BRYMONS HOME FURNISHINGS
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Reviewed in September 2008
Commander Carpet Care was able to come to my house promptly and give me an accurate estimate that matched my bill (no hidden costs like the last guy)! Gave me some options up front along with tips to make my carpet last longer and look better which I really appreciated. They worked with my...
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