Rotten Wood Replacement

​Largo Affordable  Roofing has contractors that are skilled and experienced when it comes to replacing the wood in your roof. When the wood in your roof gets wet, it will start to rot. Rotten wood in your roof can compromise your entire roof.  So if you suspect rotten wood in your roof, you should call us immediately. Rotten wood in your roof will also be looked for when you have annual maintenance or inspections done on your roof. Rotten wood will also be looked for if you have roof leaks, or you have recently experienced a bad storm.
 
Rotten wood is a problem
In roofs, there is a roof decking that is sometimes called sheathing. This sheathing is usually made from plywood which is thin sheets of wood. These sheets can absorb moisture usually because of a leaking roof. When this happens there is always a chance that the sheet will decay or rot. Rotting wood will cause several problems for your home and its roof. These problems include a bowing or bulging roof. When this happens your shingles or other roof material won't function properly. There could also be mold or fungal growth, and this is unhealthy for you and your family.  Rotting wood can also spread to other wood that may be in your home or its structure.
 
How do you identify rotten wood?
So now you know rotten wood can be a big problem for your roof and your home, but how do you identify rotting wood? Our experts have come across two types of rot that can be present, and this is what you can look out for; dry rot or wet rot. Wet rot is discolored or even darker than the rest of the wood. Dry rot usually looks like fungal growth, and the wood is cracked and dry. You may also notice growths that can be black, white, grey, and even brown. If you touch the wood it may feel spongy, or it crumbles and cracks. You will also notice a damp smell coming from your roof.
 
Our service
Once our roofing contractors have identified and repaired the cause of the problem, they will then move on to the wood replacement. All the wood that is affected by the rot will need to be replaced to avoid further damage. So, our roofing contractors will remove all the roofing that is in the affected area. They will then measure the area that needs to be replaced, then they will cut out the rotten wood. They will then cut the replacement wood so that it fits securely in place. They will also seal nearby wood with special treatments that can resist wood rot. When all of this is completed they will secure all your roofing material once again. 
 
Cost
Largo Affordable Roofing first supplies clients with a free quotation, when it is approved we will schedule a start date with you for your rotten wood replacement. Prices will vary depending on the extent of the rotting wood and how much wood will need to be replaced. Larger areas will require more labor as well as materials. You can rely on us for affordable prices for this service!