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What we see on real jobs: where rot starts, how to spot it early, and what a good repair looks like.

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Upper deck on new posts and beams
October 30, 2026

How to check your deck ledger for rot (and why it matters)

The ledger board holds your deck to the house, and it's the most common place a deck rots. Here's how to check it from underneath in ten minutes.

Lap siding replaced and painted
October 30, 2026

LP siding swelling at the bottom? What it means and when to repair it

Swollen, flaking bottom edges on LP or hardboard siding mean water is getting in. Why it happens, how bad it is, and your repair options.

Rot found behind the siding at a window corner
October 30, 2026

7 places dry rot hides on Pacific Northwest homes

Dry rot rarely starts where you can see it. The seven spots our crew checks first on Seattle-area homes, and what to look for at each one.

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