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If your windows accumulate a lot of condensation, it can lead to rotting of the surrounding wood. It may be necessary to prevent condensation with a dehumidifier, fan, or proper ventilation. While most windows get condensation, it should accumulate on the inside of your windows. Are there any cracks or degraded looking areas? If there are holes or spots where the wood is crumbling, then there’s a problem. To check for signs of wood rot around your home, inspect the windowsills and frames. Wood rot is one problem that is best addressed early on, at the first sign of an issue. If you do not fix the root cause of the issues (gutters, roofing, framing issues, etc), it is likely that these issues will occur again. Here’s a special Tod & Todd’s Home Improvement Tips video, where we show the window damage this homeowner sustained from wood rot:ĭon’t let this problem happen to you! It’s a big expense, and often, homeowners must replace their windows, doors, or siding entirely. As we investigated, we were amazed the corner of the roof was still standing, seeing as there was so much rot. Carpenter ants feasting on the rotting wood had compounded the problem. Water was leaking in behind the siding and running into the frame. Upon further exploration, we found that the issue was stemming from a faulty gutter with multiple seams as well as a poorly constructed, flat rubber roof that was allowing water to pool. When we arrived prior to replacing their door and windows, we noticed some paint peeling and chipping in the corner (very minimal) but generally, that is a sign that there is an underlying issue. Recently, we worked with a homeowner who had a big problem with wood rot in their door and windows that were recently replaced. Knowing the Signs of Wood Rot Around Your Home If you’re worried about the issue of wood rot around your home–in your windows, siding, or doors– take a few moments to examine your home for the early signs of wood rot.

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You may need to replace your windows and tear out the sill and frame entirely, replace full siding, or even worse, need structural changes and updates. When you realize there’s an infestation or wood rot problem, it may be too late for a small intervention. Unfortunately, wood rot may go on for years before a homeowner notices the problem. Challenges with your siding (away from windows) can also create an escape zone for water to seep into, creating similar challenges. Any area of your home with wood trim may experience this problem, but the frame surrounding many windows is made of wood and regularly exposed to moisture, making it extremely susceptible to rot and damage. When combined, pests and water lead to the perfect storm of wood rot and damage around windows, vents, and doors. If you treat the infestation soon enough, you’ll prevent lasting damage to the woodwork in your home.

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When these critters get into your woodwork, you often need professional assistance to address the problem, as they tend to eat away at the wood. Where there is moisture, carpenter ants, termites, and other bugs find these cool, damp areas ideal for setting up their own homes. As you can see, the homeowner had wood rot throughout the sills and frames of their window due to moisture accumulation from gutter issues as well as a roofing issue. Here’s an example of a home with this type of flashing issue. When not adequately drained, water may also leak into the walls or posts of the house and lead to an even more significant issue. If the flashing is damaged or missing, water sits on the top of the window casing and gets into the frame over time. While windows are built to withstand and protect your home from the effects of weather, improper window or siding installation, poor roof replacement or roofing damages, or gutter issues can lead to water seeping into your windowsills by not flowing out away from the home correctly.Īlong the top of windows, flashing protects the window frame from moisture and leakage, allowing water to drain over the top of the window. The short answer is that moisture causes wood to rot. Here’s what you need to know to head off the issue of wood rot before it destroys your windowsills or foundation and becomes an expensive problem. Wood rot around your home is a big issue that often goes under a homeowner’s radar-until it’s too late.Ī leaky window or cracking sill is an indication of wood rot around windows, but it’s also a sign the problem has escalated.