Wood rot is certainly not your best friend. It happens when the water from your gutter leaks and goes into your walls and other painted surfaces. When this happens, wood rot can lead to structural damage. The best way to solve this is to call roofing contractors like Sentry Exteriors to fix the job for you.

But aside from leaving it to the professionals, take note that there are ways you can prevent having wood rot to begin with. Check out five proven-and-tested tips below.

Through inspection, you can check if there are areas that are close to rotting away. The areas that you need to monitor are your doors, windows, dryer vents and so on. You can also check if there are stains or cracks in your fireplace and ceiling.
Make sure that you apply decay-resistant lumber in your deck. It is also best if the wood is pressure-treated lumber to have strong ground contact.
Have your gutters cleaned regularly. You can even use gutter guards to make sure that the water will directly go down and not be clogged.
Paint all sides of the lumber, especially when you are planning to build a project using wood.
Never lean anything on the gutter, like ladders, plywood, or other tools.

If you want, you can also check the usual trouble spots for wood rots like leaking gutters, deck support posts, stringers that support the steps, siding butt joints and pieces of trim.

Keep in mind that inspection for wood rot and gutter cleaning must be done regularly to determine the overall condition of your home, especially when it is entirely made of wood. If you are not sure what to do, you can always contact Sentry Exteriors, one of the leading local roofing and gutter companies. Call us at (434) 333-7753 to get started. We serve clients in Roanoke, VA, and nearby areas.