Wood rot is a sibling to mold growth. Mold growth requires but three things: a food source, mold spores and water. Those three things are almost always available in and outside your home.

My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before. Wood rot is caused by water, which is why it’s so important for you to keep any untreated wood in and around your home dry. Keeping wood dry is easier said ...

A leaking caulk joint in a shower can cause wood rot. Leaks around a toilet commonly cause rot in wood subfloors and joists below. Roof leaks and dryer or bath-fan exhaust in attics can rot out roof ...