One of the most common occasional needs for residential properties, especially this summer, is dry rot and wood rot repair. Although these types of damages can be repaired, it is in the best interest of your investment, and your sanity, to stop wood and dry rot from happening in the first place. And nothing works better at protecting your home's exterior than good old-fashioned preventative maintenance. Continue reading to learn the most effective methods for preventing wood rot, dry rot, and other similar damages from destroying your home.

Annual Inspections and Maintenance

It is important to continually be on the lookout for exterior damages to your home and property. By implementing a thorough inspection once or twice a year, you can catch small problems early on and stop them in their tracks before they can become costly and tedious repairs. During your inspection, clean up fallen twigs, leaves, and other debris on or around your wood exteriors, including siding. Check windowsills, door frames, garage doors, fascia boards, soffits, roof eaves, decks, docks, tree houses, backyard playsets, and anything else made of wood for damages. Damages can be water damage, discoloration, warping, swelling, peeling paint, splitting, and more.

Also, be proactive with water and drain management, making sure your drains are free-flowing and your property water drainage plan is still effective. Proper water maintenance is key to preventing excess moisture from damaging home siding, patios, decks, porches, railings, docks, and more.

Weather-Proofed Wood

One of the most important precautions to take for your outdoor and exterior wood surfaces is proper wood, sealant, and paint. For instance, decks and patios must be built using the proper materials of wood, namely materials that can withstand the climate your residence is located in. But also the proper sealant for weather and water proofing, as well as, the proper outdoor paint. All of these elements combined will make your wood exteriors strong and long-lasting. With the right maintenance and materials, your home's wooden exteriors can last several decades.

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