There’s a monster, a demon, a voracious wood eating fiend – and the worse part is that it’s living in your home!
Hiding beneath the shadows, out of plain sight, is a monster – worse than your 6 year olds’ fear of the dark… and its name… Serpula Lacrymans… maybe you have heard of it by its more common name… DRY ROT.
And while you may have heard of it before… dry rot is no basic offender that can be ignored… catch this monster before it’s too late.
All jokes aside, the epidemic that is DRY ROT, is running rampant in the central coast – feasting on your house, your neighbors house, and the local grocery store down the street. Dry rot is a spore, similar to mold, that lives in all wood. The dry rot spore thrives in damp, sheltered wood and it’s decided that the dark, shady corners of your house provide the perfect living space.
If you notice wood that appears or feels soft, and looks wet, hollowed, or loose, you may have encountered this invisible monster.
But what’s the big deal – out of sight out of mind right? Think again…
Dry rot has the ability to degrade not only cosmetic pieces of wood on your house, but also structural components, creating dangerous and costly damage to your home. Catching dry rot damage in its early stages before it spreads throughout your home is critical to preserving your home, and your wallet.
Unfortunately, in its early stages, dry rot can be difficult to identify without an untrained eye. Industry professionals recommend getting your home washed and inspected once a year, to catch damage ahead of time, before it costs you thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Think of dry rot damage like a cavity and your home is your teeth. Getting your teeth cleaned every 6 months gives the professional a chance to catch cavities in their early stages, when a filling will suffice. But if you don’t get your regular cleaning, suddenly you have to pay $4,000 for a new tooth. Your house is the same, but on a much more expensive scale.
A regular home diagnostic could be the difference between the replacement of one board, and a residing of your entire house. Contact Rogall + Co. to set up a home maintenance plan that includes a home washing and inspection. Avoid the costly repair… catch the hidden monster and eliminate the risk.
