Rot & water damage repair
Find the leak. Fix the damage. Stop it coming back.
Rotted corners, sills, rim joists and joist ends are almost always a flashing problem first. We repair the framing and fix the water path that caused it.
Book a site visitWhat we repair
The damage we see most.
If you've spotted soft trim, stained siding or a spongy floor near a door or deck, it's worth a look before it spreads.
Rotted corner postsCorner framing and window trim that has soaked up water for years.
Rim joists & joist endsRotted ends and cantilevers, repaired by sistering or replacing the framing.
Doors & decksPatio doors and deck ledgers that were never flashed, and the floor and sheathing behind them.
Sills & sheathingWindow sills and wall sheathing that need to be opened up and replaced.
Missing flashingKickout flashing, door flashing and ledger flashing, fitted properly.
Siding & trimCut back, repaired and matched so the wall looks right afterwards.
How a repair goes
Fixing the cause, not just the rot.
1
Look and open it upWe find how far the damage goes and where the water is getting in.
2
Cut out what's rottedBack to solid wood, with the wall protected while it's open.
3
Rebuild the framingNew framing and plywood sheathing, detailed so water can't sit.
4
Flash and seal itSelf-adhered membrane and proper flashing so water runs off, not in.
5
Finish to matchSiding, trim and paint matched to what's there.
Our work
What we find behind the siding.
Real damage from a recent job. This is what water does behind the siding.
Questions
Good to know.
How do I know if I have rot?Soft or crumbling trim, stained or bubbling paint, a spongy floor, or a musty smell near a door or deck.
Will it come back?Not if the water path is fixed. That's why flashing is part of every repair.
Do you work on townhouses and multi-unit buildings?Yes. Similar units often have the same problem, so we can look at them together.
Where do you work?Halifax and the Halifax region.