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What is "dry rot" ?
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One of the most common complaints from log homeowners is that their logs have “dry rot”. Whether the rot is dry or wet, rot equals decay and that is a serious problem in log buildings. Rot can lead to the need for replacing part or all of the log. There are several factors that can contribute to a log getting rot, but they all have to do with moisture getting into the wood. When wood fibers have a constant moisture level between 14-20%, wood will start to rot.
If logs extend beyond the roof, overtime rain and snow can penetrate into the log ends (crowns), causing them to rot. Uncovered decks can be problematic because water splashes up on the bottom logs and keeps them wet longer than logs higher up on the wall, which means they are more susceptible to rotting.
Warning signs that your logs have rot.
For more information on how we solve rot problems, contact us.
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