This is because wood absorbs a lot of moisture, which leads to peeling and rot.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.
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