Wood Rot Repair in Clark County, WA
Wood rot is the defining maintenance problem of a wet climate. Decay fungi need sustained moisture to grow, and a Pacific Northwest winter supplies it for months at a stretch. Left alone, a soft spot in trim becomes a soft spot in the wall behind it.
We repair rot at the source: find where the water is getting in, replace what has failed, and protect the new work so it does not come back next season.
What's included
- Tracing the moisture path so the cause is fixed, not just the surface
- Replacement of rotted trim, siding, fascia, sills, and framing
- Repair around windows, doors, and roof-to-wall connections
- Priming and sealing of new wood before the wet season returns
Signs it's time
- Soft, crumbling, or discolored wood at trim, sills, or siding
- Paint that bubbles or peels in the same spot every year
- A screwdriver that sinks into exterior wood with light pressure
- Dark staining or a musty smell near a window or door frame
Common questions
What causes wood rot in the Pacific Northwest?
Sustained moisture. Decay fungi need wood that stays damp, and our long wet season keeps shaded, poorly drained wood wet long enough to rot. Keeping wood sealed and drained is what prevents it.
Do you fix what caused the rot, or just the visible damage?
Both. Replacing soft wood without fixing the water path just buys a year. We find where the moisture is getting in and correct that as part of the repair.
Catching rot early is exactly what the Proactive Path seasonal checks are built to do, before it spreads into the structure. Explore the 360° Method membership.
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Serving all of Clark County, WA. Call (360) 838-6731 or schedule a consultation.