Fungus Rot Conks on Hardi-Plank
The above picture shows fungus rot conks hanging on HardiPlank siding. These are the reproductive bodies of the fungus rot. Read the rest of this entry »
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Do you have conks growing on your siding as shown in the picture at the left? These are often growing on Hardi Plank siding or other sidings now used for siding of new homes. These are reproductive bodies of the fungus that is rotting the structural wood, studs or sheathing of the home. Read the rest of this entry »
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This picture shows what “House Wrap” does to a structure. You can see that the oriented strand board (OSB) has rotted. The studs show rot and the header over the patio door shows signs of rot. Read the rest of this entry »
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We are getting calls on Mold. Most people think that we can spray something and that it will solve their mold problems forever. With mold it is important to stop the original problem of why mold is in their home. The main cause of mold is water. Read the rest of this entry »
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Icynene is an air barrier. That means that water that is disolved in the air cannot get into the insulation or the wall void. The water cannot reach the dew point where it would turn into liquid water. The liquid water could raise the moisture content of the wood until fungus rot could survive. Water that is disolved in the air (as a vapor) can move through fiberglas, celulose or any other fiber insulation and cause problems with fungus rot. Prevent fungus rot, call us at 457-4341, 379-3862 or 1-800-828-5508.