Moist wood and soil are extremely attractive to the wide variety of wood-destroying insects.
Water is not only a direct threat to foundation stability and safety but also causes significant damage to wood materials that are integral to your house’s soundness and good health. Moisture rots wood over time, and even small amounts cause softening and bowing.
Damp wood is an ideal habitat for mold, mildew, and fungi that create significant health and air quality hazards throughout the interior living spaces in your home.
If you feel you’re home might be comprimised by moisture, mold or rotting wood, contact us for a consultation.
We identify hazardous mold, mildew, and fungal growth and treat infected areas to kill the infestation.
Moist wood and soil are extremely attractive to the wide variety of wood-destroying insects native to Tennessee and Arkansas, including destructive termites. Soft or darkened wood is often evidence of insect-related damage. Wood that has pitting or sounds hollow when tapped could already have extensive damage.
If you suspect your home has these issues, our professional team of certified inspectors can examine your home and advise you on the full range of repair and remediation options that best fit your specific situation.
Lumber materials used in home construction can last for many years in standard foundation settings where they are used in contact with concrete, blocks, and bricks. When wood contacts soil or is in a humid environment, moisture and even moderate warmth can lead to rotting that can progress quickly.
American Standard Foundation Repair can remediate some structural wood damage with minor repairs using epoxies and other materials. However, severe rotting or loss of structural integrity can require the complete replacement of damaged sections.
We identify hazardous mold, mildew, and fungal growth and treat infected areas to kill the infestation. In some situations, cleaning the problem areas must be followed with structural repairs. If ruined wood or other porous material has to be replaced, we remediate your home to protect its environmental soundness and your family’s good health.
Termites and other wood-destroying insects continually search for suitable habitats near food and water. The combination of moisture, wood, and soil is their welcome mat to move in and begin feeding on the wood in your home.
Termite and insect control services require licensure and professional training in Tennessee and Arkansas. While we are not licensed to treat existing pest infestation, we gladly recommend qualified local firms that handle that work. When insects have caused damage that requires structural repair, we provide you with the information needed to select your best option and remediate the damages to maximize your home’s life.
When we are called on to repair damage caused by moisture directly or by inviting mold or insect problems, we assess whether your foundation and surrounding property are experiencing drainage problems causing unnecessarily wet conditions. A good water management plan can help avoid future moisture-related trouble.
The foundation repair and remediation services at American Standard Foundation Repair include fixing the damage that water causes to wooden materials throughout your home.
We proudly serve our fellow homeowners and neighbors throughout the region from our Memphis, Knoxville, and Rogers, AR offices. Dealing with wood damage? Call today!