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Failure Fingerprint

Wood decay

Fungi break down persistently damp wood and reduce its strength.

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Typical location

Persistently damp framing, subfloor, sill or sheathing

Timing fingerprint

After chronic wetting rather than one short event

Visible or audible pattern

Softness, darkening, loss of section and musty odor

Best separating check

Probe only where safe and identify the moisture source first

Evidence that weakens this cause

Dry firm wood with only cosmetic staining