Roof Deck Rot Repair

Roof Deck Rot Repair

Roof deck rot develops when water works its way past the roofing surface and sits against the wood underneath, softening it over time. It often shows up as a soft spot underfoot, a sag along a slope, or staining on an interior ceiling. SmithBuilt Roofing and Exteriors opens the roof at the affected area, confirms how far the damage has spread, and replaces only what the wood itself shows is compromised.

Finding the Full Extent

• Moisture Meters & Wood Moisture Meters — direct readings through decking, rafters, and fascia that show how far water has traveled and which sections are still sound.
• Handheld Infrared Cameras & Drones with Thermal Cameras — thermal scanning that traces a leak back to its entry point before any decking is removed.
• Core Sampling Tools — a small test cut on flat roof assemblies that shows every layer down to the deck.

Removing and Rebuilding

• Roofing Shovels, Tear-Off Spades & Reciprocating Saws — old roofing and rotted decking cut out cleanly to expose a bare, inspectable surface.
• Pry Bars & Nail Pullers — old fasteners pulled rather than pounded flat, so new decking lies flat and true.
• Framing Nailers, Cordless Impact Drivers & Pneumatic Coil Roofing Nailers — replacement decking, rafters, and blocking fastened to the pattern Florida's wind-uplift standards call for.