11 WORST ROT AREAS ON YOUR HOME!! (You Should Check These Places IMMEDIATELY!)

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11 WORST ROT AREAS ON YOUR HOME (You Should Check These Places IMMEDIATELY!)

Number 11: Shower Enclosures –Multi-piece showers and tubs are notorious rot locations. Particularly the area where the tub meets the wall, or the floor meets the shower wall. When the seal in these areas goes bad or ruptures, water seeps into the crevice back there and heads straight into the wall cavity.

Number 10: Damaged Shingles – Compromised shingles can quickly lead to water coming down into a roofing system, and from there it can wreak havoc. Age and weather-exposure cause the majority of roofing failure. But, falling limbs and branches can cause immediate damage.

Number 9: Thresholds – Many newer door thresholds are aluminum. But, older wooden thresholds are a common source of rot. The horizontal surface is a water collection point, which leads to deterioration. This water can then get into flooring systems and framing, and you often won’t see it because it’s under the house.

Number 8: Deck Attachments – The place where your deck meets your house is a notorious water rot areas. This is because deck framing itself provides a surface that water can get trapped behind, creating rot areas. Flashing these areas to prevent water rot is something many builders don’t get quite right.

Number 7: Chimneys – Chimneys are the largest penetrations in your roof. They require the largest amount of flashing to keep water out. There are plenty of opportunities for this flashing to fail, letting water straight down into the roof system. Check interior walls around the chimney for staining. And remember, chimney caps are another source of water penetration.

Number 6: Sidewalls – Sidewalls are places where a roofline meets an adjacent wall. Always a tricky place to flash, these junctures are a funnel point for cascading water. And that water can damage both the vertical wall, AND the roof if it gets down through the flashing membrane. Look for siding damage, or even just staining on sidewalls. It can be signs of excessive moisture wicking.

Number 5: Siding Near The Ground – Any area where siding or even exterior trim sits close to the ground is a potential hazard. This is because water falling off the roof can splash low-lying siding, causing it to wick moisture. Also, plants can grow up against siding and trim in these areas, keeping them wet, and allowing bugs to climb into the house more easily. You’re best off looking at your home exterior closely for signs of water penetration on low siding and trim.

Number 4: Door Jambs – These vertical trim pieces sit half-inside the house, and half-outside. So, they’re exposed directly to the elements. And, they’re often made of porous pine, so they drink moisture up off the sill like a straw. They’re a guaranteed rot location. I’ve replaced a lot of lower jamb areas with PVC since the material has become cheaper—and this is something manufacturers are doing more in the factory these days. But it’s not industry-wide yet—so, if you get a new pre-hung door to install, be sure to seal the bottom jamb ends with a siliconized caulk of some sort. It’ll stop some of the water wicking.
Number 3: Brickmolds – The outward facing trim around our doors and windows often fails for the exact same reasons—because it’s cheap pine with no end seal. It this case, it sucks water up off the windowsill, or threshold. Again, PVC brickmould is the far more superior option here because it’s impervious to rot. But, millions of houses had pine brickmoulds installed over the years, and eventually they’ll all fail.
Number 2: Windowsills – Most sills are also made of pine, but they sit horizontally with just a slight pitch. They’re a perfect water rot area. Paint and caulk won’t keep water out of cheap pine windowsills forever. Again, PVC windowsills and nosing are the way to go.

Number 1: Fascia boards – They sit up just beneath the roofline, so they’re the first thing water reaches on its way down. Many fascia boards have gutters attached to them, creating rot areas. When fascia boards rot, they can suck water back into the roof structure, where problems just compound. Framing and soffits can all start to go when this happens.

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