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Dry Rot Surveys and Dry Rot Treatment

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Dry Rot Surveys and Dry Rot Treatment

When timber is exposed to high moisture levels various forms of rot can occur. As timber absorbs moisture all the time from various sources, the moisture content of the timber can increase to a level where it can become vulnerable to decay and insect infestation.

Rot is most likely to occur in floors where timber contacts wet masonry or where sub floor ventilation is poor, damp roof spaces, and also concealed timbers.

Only two categories of rots exist, Dry Rot and Wet Rot. There is only one type of Dry rot, there are however many different types of wet rot, and some rots display similar characteristics. The survey is crucial to ensure the correct diagnosis of the type of decay and the correct course of remedial treatment is recommended. If the diagnosis is incorrect the problem will not be solved.

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Plymouth | Devon | Cornwall | Timber Surveys | Damp Surveys | Woodworm Surveys | Rising Damp | Condensation | Mould | Wet Rot | Dry Rot
Plymouth | Devon | Cornwall | Timber Surveys | Damp Surveys | Woodworm Surveys | Rising Damp | Condensation | Mould | Wet Rot | Dry Rot
Plymouth | Devon | Cornwall | Timber Surveys | Damp Surveys | Woodworm Surveys | Rising Damp | Condensation | Mould | Wet Rot | Dry Rot
Plymouth | Devon | Cornwall | Timber Surveys | Damp Surveys | Woodworm Surveys | Rising Damp | Condensation | Mould | Wet Rot | Dry Rot

Damp and Timber Specialists

Dry Rot Surveys and Dry Rot Treatment

Dry Rot needs a low moisture content to survive, hence the name, as long as a moisture source exists dry rot can spread from its host timber. It can spread across masonry walls and plaster in search of other food sources, making this type of rot extremely dangerous to buildings.

How do I know I May have dry rot?

  • A musty, damp smell in the room/building
  • Damaged / decaying timber that may also feature grey strands and generally deep cuboidal cracks
  • Patches of spore dust that may appear red, orange, or brown.
  • Large mushroom-like bodies growing on the timber
  • Weak timber that easily crumbles in the hand
  • Sap between skirting boards and floors or between architraves and walls

If you think you may have a problem and require a survey or need advice please contact us, or visit our Timber Survey Page for more information

Dry Rot Surveys Plymouth Devon Cornwall | Dry Rot Treatments | Timber Treatments Plymouth Devon Cornwall | Timber Surveys Plymouth Devon Cornwall
Plymouth | Devon | Cornwall | Timber Surveys | Damp Surveys | Woodworm Surveys | Rising Damp | Condensation | Mould | Wet Rot | Dry Rot

Damp and Timber Experts

Covering all Devon & Cornwall

Damp and Timber Specialists covering Devon and Cornwall

We are specialists in treating rising damp, woodworm, condensation control, basement tanking and completing all associated building works, such as plastering and carpentry.

Please call for more information or to book a survey.