Fixing Dry Rot in Portland, OR
Keep Your Home Safe from Hidden Damage—Reliable Experts Since 1993
Dry rot is the most severe and expensive type of structural damage that a house can sustain under conditions of wet weather typical for the Pacific Northwest. Keith Green Construction has developed expertise in finding, fixing, and preventing dry rot in homes around Portland. Having been in the building business for more than 32 years besides being experts in restoring water-damaged properties we know how to eliminate dry rot from its source as well as reconstruct your home with added strength and durability.
Our crew comes at every dry rot job with exactness and care, using new tools and old ways to check the harm, take out hurt items, and bring back strength. We do not just cover up signs—we fix the real issue and make sure it does not come back.
Why Keith Green Construction for Dry Rot Repairs?
Keith Green Construction has been around for more than thirty years. Homeowners in Portland have put their trust in this company ever since Keith Green first founded it back in 1993. It came out of a long line of carpenters and craftsmen where his family taught him the trade. That same crew carries on with work that lives up to high standards because they know building inside out and always put customers first.
Dry rot has a nasty habit of eating away much more than what meets the eye. Choose your contractor wisely, choose one who knows exactly what to look for and how to fix it properly. We’re proud of our work, keep things crystal clear at every stage, and back up every repair with a guarantee of satisfaction.
- Complete removal of rot and structural repairs
- Installation of windows and doors to AAMA standards so as to prevent any further penetration of moisture
- No charge for estimates, free fair assessments.
What is Dry Rot?
Dry rot is a type of decomposition by wood-eating fungi that survive on nutrients from wet environments. ‘Dry’ in the term only refers to one part of the process; it needs moisture to start and propagate. In places such as Portland-with both rain and leakage problems-it can be found abundantly.
After dry rot has set in, framing, flooring, decks, siding, and more wood components can get damaged. If allowed to continue, it results in structural damage that can be quite hazardous and will require expensive repairs.
Symptoms of Dry Rot
Dry rot caught early can save you thousands in repair costs. If you observe any of the following symptoms around your home, it is time to have a professional inspection conducted.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Softwood that crumbles or breaks easily
- Wood that looks sunken or shrunken
- Discolored wood, usually taking on a grayish or yellowish cast
- Smells musty or damp
- Fungi growing, spore dust near wood surfaces
- Paint is bubbling, blisters around windows or siding
Where it Hides
It grows in places that have trapped moisture and poor ventilation. Technicians use moisture meters together with proved inspection methods to discover hidden damages and bring out the full extent of the problem.
Common problem areas are roof eaves, and soffits, deck posts and support beams, door, and window frames, siding and trim, subflooring, and crawl spaces framing around plumbing fixtures.
Our Proven Dry Rot Repair Process
The first step in the Dry Rot Repair Process at Keith Green Construction is never a shortcut. It always begins with an inspection accompanied by a moisture assessment to determine the extent of damage fully. After identifying the source of moisture and resolving it, compromised material is safely removed and rebuilt using moisture-resistant wood as well as treated framing plus sealing techniques.
We install waterproof membranes (IB Deck Shield, Dec Tec) at all areas of exposure, most predominantly decks and balconies. We also provide for any ventilation upgrade required to ensure that the same rot does not occur again. We would like to assist you in ensuring that such damage does not happen again rather than only repairing the damage.
Do not wait until dry rot has eaten away at the physical structure or value of your home. If you suspect moisture damage, contact Keith Green Construction, and we will sniff out any hidden rot and give you an exact estimate on what it’s going to take to make it right, with no obligation and absolutely no surprises.