What Is Dry Rot?

Dry rot (right) is a weakening of wood caused by one of several species of fungus. The fungus digests the parts of the wood that give it strength and stiffness. Weakened wood is typically somewhat dry, hence the name “dry rot”, and brittle and may have a “blocky” appearance.

Ironically, dry rot usually results from too much moisture in contact with wood.

The fungus has the unusual ability to transport water from wet areas to dry areas allowing the fungus to grow in, and infect, dry wood. If not stopped the dry rot fungus will so weaken wood that it may eventually disintegrate. Dry Rot Wood must be repaired and replaced with new materials.

These images show what dry rot typically looks like. We are professionals at repairing dry rot, the cost is time plus materials. Cal-West Roofing Inc will repair up to 100$ of dry rot free of charge per job.

Dry rot is work that has to be done in the course of our job and we get it done quickly and efficiently.