Key Points Save a deck in disrepair only if damage is limited to one or two boards and the framing is sound.Replace it if ...

Q: A sliding door on my fourth-floor roof deck is rotting at the bottom. Can I replace the rotten wood without replacing the entire door set? If so, how would I go about doing this? Arlington, Va. A: ...

My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before. Wood rot is caused by water, which is why it’s so important for you to keep any untreated wood in and around your home dry. Keeping wood dry is easier said ...

It's easy to confuse termite damage and wood rot. Both result in deteriorating wood and can be devastating to a home. However, termite damage and wood rot have entirely different causes, so their ...

This wood beam rotted because it had no flashing on top. Wood epoxy and a new flashing will save it. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before. If not, I’m ...

Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem, and it’s getting worse each year, in my opinion, because new lumber is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not ...

Question: Some of the unpainted wood on our vacation cabin has started to rot. Is there a way to treat this and paint over it, or do we have to replace it? Answer: Wood with minor rot can often be ...

Termite damage and wood rot look similar and are damaging to a home. Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and ...