Wood Rot Repair & Exterior Painting in Brentwood, TN
At Stonebraker Paints, we recently completed an exterior wood rot repair project on a home in Brentwood, Tennessee. What initially appeared to be deteriorating exterior trim around the front porch turned into a more extensive repair once the damaged wood was opened up.
Rather than covering the problem with filler, caulk, and paint, our crew removed the deteriorated material and rebuilt the affected areas before completing the exterior painting work.
Repairing Exterior Wood Rot the Right Way
Wood rot is a common problem on homes throughout Brentwood and Middle Tennessee. Fascia boards, soffits, porch trim, columns, window trim, and other exterior wood components are constantly exposed to rain, humidity, and changing weather conditions.
Once moisture gets behind the paint or enters through an open joint, the wood can begin deteriorating underneath the surface.
On this Brentwood home, we found significant rot around the front porch roofline and decorative exterior trim.
We started by carefully removing the damaged material so we could determine how far the deterioration had spread. Once we reached solid material, we were able to begin rebuilding the affected sections.
Our Wood Rot Repair Process
For this project, our process included:
Removing rotted and deteriorated exterior wood
Inspecting the exposed areas for additional damage
Cutting and installing new exterior-grade lumber
Rebuilding the trim to match the home's existing architectural details
Filling fastener holes and preparing seams
Priming all new bare wood
Caulking appropriate joints to help prevent future moisture intrusion
Painting the repaired areas for a clean, finished appearance
Because this porch has detailed trim and large architectural columns, it was especially important that the new wood didn't look like an obvious patch. We worked to maintain the original appearance of the home's front entrance while replacing the material that was no longer serviceable.
Why You Should Repair Wood Rot Before Painting Your Home
A quality exterior paint job starts with proper preparation.
Simply painting over rotted wood doesn't solve the problem. Paint can help protect sound wood, but it cannot restore wood that has already deteriorated.
That's why we address wood rot before applying the finish coats whenever necessary.
Repairing these areas during an exterior repaint can also help homeowners avoid larger and more expensive problems later. A relatively small opening that allows water behind fascia or trim can eventually damage surrounding wood if it isn't addressed.
Brentwood, TN Exterior Painting & Wood Rot Repair
At Stonebraker Paints, we're more than an exterior painting company. We provide wood rot repair and exterior carpentry alongside our residential painting services, allowing us to take care of many of these problems without homeowners having to coordinate multiple contractors.
We provide exterior painting and wood rot repair throughout Brentwood, Franklin, Nolensville, Nashville, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.
If you're noticing peeling paint, soft wood, deteriorating fascia, damaged soffits, or rotting exterior trim, it may be time to have the area inspected before the damage spreads.
Stonebraker Paints
Residential & Commercial Painting
Exterior Painting • Interior Painting • Wood Rot Repair • Drywall Repair
Serving Brentwood, TN & Middle Tennessee
Licensed & Bonded #82254
