Is It Best to Try Painting On Top of Rotting Wood?

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Placeholder ImageIs It Best to Try Painting On Top of Rotting Wood? In this post, we’ll go over reasons for rotting wood and why painting over rotting areas is not the best solution.

Does your house have some spots that look a bit rotted or moldy? If it does, maybe you’ve considered painting over those spots as a quick and easy way to remedy the problem. At a glance, this might look like it solves the problem, but that’s only at surface level, and it doesn’t get to the heart of the issue. In this post, we’ll go over reasons for rotting wood and why painting over rotting areas is not the best solution.

Termites

Have you seen wood getting damaged and cracked along your house or even fences? If so, you might have an infestation of termites. These critters eat wood, causing the wood to have its structural integrity compromised.

Painting over spots affected by termites is not enough to deal with the issue, and it could even become a legal concern. The best way to address termites is to find the source and get rid of it so that they can’t thrive around your property anymore.

Moisture

Moisture is a common source of rotting in wood, and it can cause wood to split too. Paint is not going to be a sufficient solution to any rotting caused by water; in fact, it can worsen the issue because paint has moisture inside of it, meaning it only makes the problem worse.

With that said, painting your surfaces can be effective, but only as a preventive measure. Paint can protect wood from moisture if rotting hasn’t already occurred. If you’re trying to fix wood that has already rotted, though, you’re not going to have any success with paint.

For those with rotting wood, there could be a leak around the house. If this is the case, address the leak before you try painting. Otherwise, the same problem could happen again.

Mold

As we mentioned earlier, moisture is a problem for wood, and when wood is exposed to moisture for a long enough time, mold can start to develop. Mold is especially dangerous because it not only impacts the wood itself but it can also have harmful impacts on people’s health.

Painting over mold is never advised because it will only serve to aggravate the mold spores, and then mold will start developing in other areas around the house. This will make your house even more dangerous because of the increased area the mold covers.

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Since 2003, Albaugh & Sons, LLC has been dedicated to meeting the fencing, decking, and home remodeling needs of homeowners throughout the greater Frederick area. All of our team members are experienced, well-trained, and committed to exceeding the expectations of every customer.

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Customer Testimonials

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Bonnie
21:41 27 Nov 24
I just want to say this company is the Best.. did my fence and my screened in porch. The guys are professional and just a delight to deal with.. customer service is important.. their prices are reasonable.. I would never use anyone but them.. they do it All too..
Alexander S.
16:32 22 Nov 24
We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of our experience with Albaugh & Sons. From the timely turnaround on coming out to give us an estimate, to the flexibility on adjusting our proposal, and to the quick and professional installation itself. I would highly recommend Albaugh & Sons to anyone in their area of serviceability.
Abby G.
14:50 04 Nov 24
So great to work with. Have had the pleasure of working with both sons who were knowledgeable and courteous. The entire process was easy from estimate to completion of my new deck. Both arrived on time, had my estimate for both deck and basement remodel in a couple of days. Danny, the project manager arrived on time and explained the plans, the work crew were amazing. Old deck demolished and beautiful new composite in its place in less than 2 days. Tiffany, the office manager is prompt in responding to all emails with courteous knowledgeable answers. They make you feel like you are their only customer. Look forward to working with them for my basement remodel. I 100% recommend this company.
James L.
13:49 10 Oct 24
We love our new fence. Thanks Emily and George for everything. Excellent communication, timeliness and excellent workmanship. We highly recommend Albaugh and Sons.
John K.
13:19 31 Aug 24
I had a beautiful deck built almost 2 years ago. I called yesterday about a few items that have come apart such as the pvc outside corners on the rim/ band board etc. The company was very responsive and ready and eager to help. Because of this, they have made a customer for life! Not only will you get an amazing product, but it appears you get a lifetime of amazing customer service!! 100 out of 5 stars!
Van Lavoy J.
17:06 01 Apr 24
We needed a fence as fast as possible for 5 rescue dogs that we took on. Albaugh and Sons was able to provide a great quote and a speedy installation. My wife and I love the new fence. It has literally improved our day to day lives by being able to let the dogs run free in the back. The materials were perfect and high quality. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Bill D.
20:50 24 Mar 24
I hired Albaugh and Sons to tear out our old deck and replace it with a new composite deck/ screened porch. The front office was a pleasure to deal with and kept my wife and I informed on everything. The crew did an amazing job every step of the way. I was especially impressed with their finish work. The attention to detail was impressive! What I also liked Albaugh and Sons is they had a project manager (Danny) who would occasionally pop over and answer questions and would also keep me updated on progress. I would highly recommend hiring Albaugh and Sons for any of your fence/ deck / home improvement needs.
Joseph D.
15:39 04 Oct 23
We are very pleased with the work done by Albaugh and sons. We had them replace our side porch and they did excellent work and built it to our request. Also had them install a three tier rail fence around our property. It is excellent and looks great. We thank Danny and his deck crew and George and his fence crew for their excellent work. I recommend them for any projects you need done. Thank you very much!!
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