What is a Rake Board and what does it do? A Rake Board is a piece of material that runs along the sides of a sloped roof. Just like the Soffit and Fascia Boards the Rake Board is also responsible for preventing water from getting in. The Rake Board prevents water from getting behind siding, … Read More
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Repairing Wooden Soffit
What is a Soffit and what does it do? Soffit is the piece of wood directly under the overhang of the roof that connects to the house. Your soffit is not only there for aesthetics, it also serves a purpose. The soffit’s main job is to protect your homes rafters from the weather. What happened … Read More
Don’t give up on your wooden windows
Wooden windows are beautiful and built very strong. The character they add to your home is priceless. If you found this article it probably means that you’re having some issues with your old wooden windows and are considering replacing them with a more modern option. Before you give up on your beautiful wooden windows let’s entertain … Read More
How to detect and treat wood rot in your house
What is Wood Rot? Wood rot is rotting wood on, inside or around your house. Whether it’s treated or protected, wood rot is inevitable. It commonly happens when a house is around 12-17 years old. It starts to show faster in places like rake boards (near the roof), around doors, windows, bathrooms and decks. Sometimes … Read More