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The Rotten Details: Protecting Wood-Framed Structures from Rainwater and Rot

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By SHAWNA SMIGELSKI and STEFAN NESPOLI
Publication date:
October 1, 2022
Article Summary: 

"The Rotten Details" is an article that focuses on the issue of rot in buildings and provides insights into its causes, consequences, and solutions. The article highlights how rot can significantly affect the structural integrity of a building and discusses common causes such as moisture infiltration, poor ventilation, and inadequate maintenance. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing rot early on to prevent further damage and costly repairs. The article also provides suggestions for preventing and remedying rot, including proper drainage, regular inspections, and timely repairs.

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Rot, building maintenance, structural integrity, moisture infiltration, poor ventilation, damage prevention, cost-effective repairs, building inspections, drainage, remedial measures.



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By SHAWNA SMIGELSKI and STEFAN NESPOLI
The Rotten Details: Protecting Wood-Framed Structures from Rainwater and Rot
October 1, 2022
http://edisonengineers.ca/articles/the-rotten-details
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