Perfect Example of Treating the Symptom, Not Solving the Problem

Perfect Example of Treating the Dry Rot Symptom,

Not Solving the Dry Rot Problem

Dry Rot damage in Sacramento is much like any other city, dry rot and water damages happens in all sorts of places and causes all sorts of damages. We can probably all agree that correcting the problem is important and should be done. Left untreated, the rot will continue to get worse, and will cost more to fix in the future. It is critical that the source of the dry rot and water damage problem be corrected.

What caused my dry rot problem?

We here this question often, and there are many different answers to the cause of the damage. The simple answer is that moisture is getting to an area that it should not be. Maybe there is improperly flashing installed, poorly maintained painted surfaces, and plumbing leaks are some of the reasons for moisture getting where it should not. The important point is that to correctly solve the dry rot and water damages, the source of the moisture needs to change.

Who can fix my dry rot damages?

If you are in the Sacramento area, we’d like you to call Tromler Construction; but there are other options. There are many contractors who have experience in these repairs in your area, you can search for them on the internet, ask friends and family, and give them a call. You can even do the work yourself. If you are handy and have knowledge of the correct way to do the repairs, you may save a few bucks. Just remember that the source of the moisture intrusion must be corrected.

Perfect Example of Dry Rot Damages Incorrectly Done

I saw this area of siding and felt that this is a perfect example of treating the symptom (the rotted siding) and not solving the problem (the moisture intrusion). Take a look at the previous repairs to this area.

The z-bar flashing at the bottom of the siding is new – 2 or 3 years old. This is a perfectly legal method of repair, if done right. It is less expensive because a smaller portion of the siding can be removed, rather than the entire sheet of siding. The only thing wrong with this approach is that you see the metal flashing and it is not as nice looking as a full sheet. This repair was done in several areas of this apartment community.

The fact that this type of repair was done leads me to believe that the siding was rotted and the siding was cut and patched. Problem solved right? No, not really! What caused the dry rot to occur? Were the sprinklers spraying on the wall? Was there a leak in the wall? Was there a roof leak? I know by looking at the photo, the problem was not solved. Whoever did the work only repaired the symptom of the problem.

Judging by the photo, the moisture is entering inside the siding from above. The damages are getting higher up the wall and in time will move even higher in the future. The lower repair work will also rot again in time.  

Is it too late to repair the dry rot damages?

With a little more investigation, I’m sure that the source of the moisture intrusion can be found. The important thing is to get the problem fixed, don’t just treat the symptom. If you are experiencing a similar problem in the Sacramento area, we can help you with you dry rot damage repairs. It is not too late to repair dry rot on your property.