Rotted wood occurs as the result of fungal growth caused by the presence of moisture. Dry rot repair is ideal for areas of wood that have limited structural importance such as a window or door frames. Structural components such as joists and beams should be replaced if signs of rot are present. There are two ways to repair rotted wood, depending on the size of the damaged area and the condition of the surrounding wood — fill it with wood filler or cut the rotted wood out and replace it with a patch. Matsell’s an expert in roofing in Tillamook, is also an expert in dry rot repair. Dry rot in wood isn’t something that any of us want to find, but it certainly does happen. Dry rot occurs when wood has lost all or most of its moisture. When that happens, the wood becomes brittle and will crumble. Dry rot can also be caused by termite damage, as the termites will eat away at the pulp of the wood, causing it to die. Dry rot becomes dangerous when it is part of a load bearing structure, such as a wall or floor.  Don’t worry, you can repair dry rot in these structures by contacting Matsell’s your dependable Tillamook roofer.