Rotting wood columns and railings go hand in Rotted Wood Columns and Porch Railings Replacementhand, many new homes are outfitted with less expensive Pine products that are meant to look good for the lifetime of the builder warranty. It is quite common for our company to see wood columns and railings rotting out after just 5 years from the time the home was purchased. Many homeowners try to maintain the wood to no avail, they buy themselves a couple of extra years for their troubles. Columns are sometimes decorative but many times they provide a structural support that is integral to the stability of your home. If your columns are starting to rot, they may be fine for another couple of years however if they continue to deteriorate, they may cause your porch roof to sag over time. This sagging may lead to further water damage to the structure of your home. At Capital Columns and Trim our objective is to install Rot, Rust, Weather, Bug and Bird Resistant Columns that will last the lifetime of your home, with very little maintenance. more... See more text