How do you prevent wood rot?

Answer 1

Wet and dry rot are two differents types of defect wet rot occur on a wood containing of over 24% of moisture and dry rot occur at 18 % to 22%, to stop does attack you have to use de-humidifiers and mostly allow an ventilation more often to permit the wood to dry when the wood is completly dry i will advise you to protect your wood with wood polish.

Answer 2

I'm not sure what you meant by "controlling" rotting wood but here's a few thoughts:

Rotten wood needs to be replaced. If it is soft, crumbling or you can stick a pencil through it, get rid of it.

Wood usually rots because of moisture. High humidity levels in the air causing the water to condensate on surfaces and soak the wood. Wet wood favor the growth of mold and wood eating organisms, including bacteria, termites and carpenter ants.

They are the ones causing the decay, and they thrive on humidity.

Therefore, the way to keep wood from rotting is to control moisture in and around wooden surfaces. Fixing leaks, sealing cracks and joints, diverting any moisture or seepage away from it, using a dehumidifier are all ways to control moisture and keep wood from rotting.

If the damage is being caused by termites or ants, you will need to get a pest control specialist there to get rid of them besides controlling moisture.

Answer 3

You don't. You cut/tear away the rotted stuff until you're back on solid wood, then you rebuild with new pieces.