Does anyone know how to build a house that will not start rotting?
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https://thecraftsmanblog.com/my-5-secrets-to-prevent-wood-rot/
There are a bunch of preventative measures you can take- use rot resistant wood, allow for air flow, prime well, and more, good luck!
I was not talking about what I do but about what contractors do because they do not understand why things rot. I have seen 6X6 treated posts that are not exposed to the weather rot 50% of the way through in less then 10 years because of the stupid building techniques. I have seen houses that are not 6 years old that have had dry rot repair bills over $30,000.00. What are builders doing?
And there is no pride in workmanship anymore.
Naomie, Thank you for your comment. I talk to people all the time about buying houses and what to look for, but most people are not interested. I have even talked to the Building Dept. It has gotten to thee point that I am only taking about half the work that people call me about. I do not even have anyone that I trust to do quality work that I can send the others to. Besides that I would like to retire.