Dry rot is a fungus that weakens the wood in your deck. After some time (sometimes as little as two years), you may notice that your wood will become discolored, get spongy, and come apart when wet. That's dry rot. The main causes are moisture and insects, which leave wood susceptible to microorganisms that eat the cellulose that binds its various layers together.
The result: as the cellulose disappears, the wood becomes frail and falls apart. Look for areas with insect damage, where water pools, or that are more exposed to moisture such as posts that contact the ground. This can become a safety hazard!
Pro tip: An easy way to test your deck for dry rot is to poke it with a screwdriver. If the screwdriver won't go in more than one eight of an inch (without brute force — dry rot is soft), you're in the clear.
If your deck needs to be replaced in the San Francisco Bay Area, contact us today!
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