Wet or Dry Rot
What is Wet Rot and Dry Rot?
Dry rot is only caused by serpula lacrymans is the most serious form of fungal decay in a building. It can spread onto and destroy much of the timber in a very short space of time.
Wet rot occurs more frequently, but is less serious; decay is typically confined to the area where timber has become and remains wet.
Why Does Wet Or Dry Rot Occur?
Outbreaks of dry rot and wet rot start in similar ways. The mature fruiting bodies of wood-destroying fungi that develop during an attack produce millions of microscopic spores and these are widely dispersed by air currents. If they fall on untreated damp wood they will germinate by pushing out a hollow tube called a hypha which grows and branches to form a mass of hyphal threads called mycelium.
This develops inside the timber and breaks down the wood for food. The timber may darken in colour and develop a characteristic cracked appearance. Some wet rots may result in bleaching of the wood; these are more common in doors and window frames. Eventually, the wood loses its strength and in some situations may become dangerously unsafe.
Why Use Damp Shop Services for your Wet and Dry Issues:
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Where do most of these problems occur?
Most timber issues are fed from damp areas
How do we diagnose type of wet and dry rot?
We have a variety of latest technology for diagnosing which damp you have:
What to do next:
If you suspect your home has fallen victim to rot, call a damp shop services expert surveyor, who will inspect your home, give you an accurate diagnosis and inform you of the best course of action and which kind of treatment would best suit your needs.
The benefits of choosing a damp services direct treatment:
The
Damp Services Directtimber treatment is environmentally friendly and financially efficient using a
Damp Services Directtimber expert to eliminate this problem will save both money and energy
After work is completed all work comes with a guarantee. E.G Timber preservation has a 20 year guarantee
The Damp Services Direct timber treatment is environmentally friendly and financially efficient using a Damp Services Direct timber expert to eliminate this problem will save both money and energy
After work is completed all work comes with a guarantee. E.G Timber preservation has a 20 year guarantee
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