“I have a dry rot problem, but it’s only cosmetic!”

I have seen some significant dry rot damage Myrl, so I can imagine what you are talking about. I can almost smell it too!

The trouble that some people go through to hide this stuff is amazing.

Debbie - Saying that something is cosmetic implies that it can be covered up - doesn't it? 

Mike - This one was in the serious dry rot category. Once the damage gets into the structural lumber, it has to be corrected.

I have seen similar attempts to fix dry rot problems Jay; they don't seem to work as well as the inventor thought.  :)

I agree with the wet/dry rot description, I use the term dry rot because that seems to be the general excepted term in California.

We do our best to correct the problem quickly, so that property can be marketed without this cloud hanging over the home Richie. Agents find it a lot easier knowing that the problem has been fixed.

I think that owners need to realize that this is common and can be corrected Evelyn.

You will feel much better once this is completed Erica!

Now your thinking like a Californian Carla.

:)

You got it Goran!

The trim board was nailed to the structural beam with no flashing whatsoever.

You make some good points here William. Dry rot damage is often much larger than originally expected, a qualified contractor can best determine the extent of the repairs that need to be done.

Adrian - Wood will rot, we can do our best to reduce or slow it down.  :)

Spectrum - You are welcome.

JB - It sounds like you are a Public Adjuster. Thanks for the input.