Dry rot occurs when a certain type of fungus slowly breaks down wood fibers. If the fungus infests a good portion of the material, the wood’s texture becomes dry and aged. Wood that is completely affected by dry rot loses its strength, causing it to break and collapse over time. If your property’s wooden structures are showing signs of dry rot, contact Kinetic Basement Solutions Inc. We have the expertise and equipment needed to get rid of the rot effectively and immediately.
Removing dry rot is not a simple process. You need a keen eye for detail and a lot of experience to know exactly what type of dry rot you’re dealing with.
There are two types of dry rot that can attack the wooden structures of your property. The first one is white rot that targets hardwood like cherry and red oak. White rot has a spongy feel to it and a stringy appearance. It also gives off a white or yellowish discoloration. The second type of dry rot is brown rot or “brown cubical rot.” Brown rot causes the wood to turn dark and is often seen in softwood like cedar and larch.
Given the appearance of the two types of dry rot, it’s easy to confuse dry rot with termite or carpenter ant damage. If you don’t use the correct rot removal method, you might aggravate the rotting and cause further damage to the wooden structure. If dry rot is a prevalent problem, it only means that your home is carrying excess moisture. When you need to address the dry rot problem in your Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs & all of Upstate NY property, contact Kinetic Basement Solutions at 518-605-4801 today. Not only will we improve your property’s environment, but we’ll also improve your homes waterproofing and moisture control. With our basement waterproofing and sump pumpservices, you can guarantee that the occurrence of dry rot and mold growth will be reduced.
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A criteria for a Healthy Basement Certificate has been established for each level of protection.
The iBasement Systems and Crawl Space Systems Certificates were created using specific sets of criteria to provide a healthy indoor living environment. Air pollutants and excessive moisture levels in the basement or crawl space can negatively impact the odors in the home as well as cause health problems with those who live there year-round – including yourself!
We offer 6 levels of iBasement Certificate, and 5 levels Crawl Space Systems Certificate, each designed to solve specific problems and protect your home, family, and property value on the long run.
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All of our Healthy Basement / Crawl Space Contractors
are trained and certified