Brown rot

Brown rot occurs in wood framed decks, but can be prevented when using a water protector tape on the frame.

This shows the early, visible signs of dry rot.

8 - The very early visible signs of brown rot 

Brown rot that has become very visible, indicating internal damage to the wood.

9 - Brown rot that has become more visible, thus further internal damage 

Brown rot damage from a deck frame that did not have protector tape.

10 - Brown rot damage from a frame that did not have protector tape 

This shows extensive brown rot damage on joists with no protector tape.

11 - Extensive brown rot damage on joists with no protector tape 

This shows a beam from an elevated deck that has extensive damage from brown rot.

12 - This beam was part of an elevated deck. You can see the extensive damage done by brown rot.