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: What are common signs of rot?

• <div><p>The signs of rot depend on the type. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-does-dry-rot-look-like.htm">Dry rot looks like</a> cube-shaped cracks with a fluffy white, cotton-like texture. Wood with dry rot may also have a strong, musty smell. </p><p>Signs of other types of rot include wood that looks mushy or has black spots. The wood may crumble or give way when touched.</p></div>

Q: Can sagging gutters be repaired?

• <div><p>Yes, and repairing such damage is another repair that&rsquo;s done often. Sagging gutters are usually the result of one of two things: damage or overload. For example, ice buildup over the winter due to clogged gutters can cause expansion, stretching the gutters. A falling tree limb or even a rogue baseball can cause gutters to sag. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-repair-sagging-gutters.htm">Sagging gutters can be repaired</a>, but they are often replaced because it can take less time.</p></div>

Q: Can you replace only one section of a gutter?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to replace only one section of a gutter, and it&rsquo;s a common repair. Often, a tree limb will damage a gutter on one side of the house, or constant weather will cause early corrosion. Gutters are often joined together with couplings that are easy to remove and swap out. For this reason, some homeowners will purchase extra gutters when they install them to have spare sections to use for replacement later.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
I hired Chris for a couple jobs. I had a customer at an Ethanol plant that needed a structure stripped and painted and it was pretty sizable, he did a fantastic job and in the time frame that I bid the job. My customer was extremely happy with his work as well as I. Another job he performed for...
Eastn Painting
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Reviewed in January 2024
The installers were courteous and great to work with. We had over 30 windows installed, which obviously took some time. It was obvious towards the end that they were getting pressure from the top to get done. There were some issues with our new patio door that did not get completed correctly....
J-Tech Construction
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Reviewed in April 2023
Great company, made me aware of a leak in the foundation in a crawl space that I was not aware of for 30 years
National Radon Defense Midwest
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Reviewed in December 2022
Matt and his team exceeded our expectations for wood privacy fence. We already had an outstanding recommendation to use Salt Valley through a coworker. Matt responded immediately after I reached out to him about our project. The entire craftsmanship of the fence was great but my favorite part is...
Salt Valley Fence Company, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
I just wanted to say thank you for the great job that your team did! They were very professional, polite and worked hard! I would recommend your company to anyone looking for a good Cita Van Lines, Inc company. Thanks again!
Cita Van Lines Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2021
He got here late. walked me thru some stuff but did not look at everything. We hired him to find all the problems with the house so that they could be dealt with. His report said he used binoculars to look at the roof and chimney. He NEVER took one out, I was with him the whole time. He also...
Rensch Property Inspection
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Reviewed in June 2015
Our experience with Premier was excellent. The house, outbuilding & fence were trashed by the storm 6/3/14. Randy was on the job from the 1st phone call. Dealing with the insurance, mortgage company, and always willing to make the not so short drive out here to handle things with all the...
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Reviewed in July 2013
Clayton showed up 30 min early. I had told them that I would be home all day so they could come early if possible. He quickly diagnosed the problem, explained it to me and told me the cost to fix it. He indicated that it was a part he had in his van and could fix it right away. I agreed to...
Andy's Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in April 2012
This company sent out canvousers, and we called them for new windows and patio door. We where lied to from the start. The y claim you save 50% on energy bills, they qualify under the Nebraska Energy Assistance Program and the all your windows and doors that are custom built will be installed...
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