#1 cause: poor drainage. Also: inadequate engineering, poor construction, timber deterioration.
Prevention
Proper design, quality construction, adequate drainage, appropriate materials. Always use licensed builders — repair is more expensive than doing it right. Get quotes from WA-licensed professionals.
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