The phrase "rotten wood" refers to wood that has decayed or decomposed over time. It is no longer strong, solid, or stable, and may crumble or break easily. Full definition
«Your Place» resident expert Harris Gross, of Engineers for Home Inspections in Cherry Hill, says he is seeing a lot of beat - up surfaces from the brutal winter: peeled and damaged paint and stain on home exteriors and decks, rotten wood on exteriors and decks, cracked bricks and mortar joints in walkways, scalloped concrete in walkways, patios and driveways... the list goes on. (rismedia.com)