Spring is around the corner! How has your house survived the winter? Extreme temperatures which cause freezing and melting also cause the wood around your house to expand and shrink. This may cause cracks in the paint. Cracks allow moisture under the painted surface. Paint that sealed and protected your home against moisture could now prevent the wood underneath from drying out. As spring temperatures rise, go outside and walk around your house. Focus first on the windows. Look for visible signs of loose paint, and feel for soft spots around the window sills. If warning signs are ignored, wood rot can set in. Damage can go as far as the wall studs and floor joists. Also focus on areas where wood meets the ground or the porch or driveway cement. Follow these simple steps, or contact Country Club Builders for a full assessment and repair of exterior damage to your home.

Repair Tips:

• Scrape away loose paint and remove all soft wood with a chisel or spade bit
• Apply rotted wood stabilizer: A stabilizing liquid soaks into spongy, dry rotted wood fibers and then hardens. It stops rot in its tracks, and provides a solid base for wood filler application.  This is a stop-gap repair only.  Replacement of rotted material is the only full solution.
• Fill-in or build-up the affected area using putty knife and wood filler
• Stabilize old paint with X-I-M Bonding Primer
• Caulk all seams
• Apply fresh coat of paint.