Tapco HomeDry Dry Rot Treatment Bisley

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Dry Rot Specialist In Bisley

Worried about dry rot in your home in Bisley? Get in touch with Tapco Homedry today to find out how we can help treat and remove dry rot from your home. We offer a wide range of restorative and preventative treatments to get rid of dry rot and limit the chances that it can return. Call our dry rot team in Bisley for more information.

Difference between wet rot and dry rot

If you have dry rot, it’s unlikely that you would also have wet rot. This is simply because they are caused by two different types of fungus that need different conditions to be able to thrive. Dry rot needs moisture levels of around 20% whereas wet rot needs moisture levels around 50%. If you’re concerned about either type of rot, get in touch with our team for advice and support.

What is dry rot?

Dry rot is the name given to a type of fungus called Serpula Lacrymans. It is more commonly found on forest floors where it digests and breaks down fallen wood to make space for new growth. It’s an essential part of this ecosystem. Unfortunately, it can also be found in your home if you have an underlying damp problem.

Damp creates the perfect conditions for dry rot to thrive. High moisture levels in your home as a result of a damp problem could allow dry rot to spread through joists, floorboards, door frames and more. Worryingly, dry rot can spread through masonry to get to suitable material behind it. This can make it difficult to spot at first.

This fungus starts as a furry white growth and then blooms into a rusty orange shade, which is when the fungus is spreading its spores. It digests wood and leaves it brittle and ready to crumble. Wood damaged by dry rot is often dark and brittle. This is why it can quickly become a structural issue. If you’re concerned about dry rot in Bisley, get in touch with our team today. We can help to diagnose and treat the issue, and also provide support to address the underlying damp problem. 

Signs of dry rot in your home

There are many signs to look out for, and it’s helpful for homeowners to get familiar with these signs so they can act quickly. Often the first sign that something is amiss will be an earthy or musty odour. On further inspection, you might find a white furry growth on affected wood. This might also include a rusty orange bloom that allows the spores to spread.

Damaged wood will be dark and brittle with a cuboidal cracking structure. This causes the digested wood to break down into small cube shapes.

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Dry rot experts in Bisley

Looking for a dry rot expert in Bisley? Get in touch with Tapco Homedry today to learn more about how we can help you with dry rot treatment and more. We use all of the latest tools and techniques to achieve complete eradication of dry rot from properties. And we do all of this with minimal disruption to residents. Get in touch today to find out how we can help.

How is dry rot treated?

We first need to address the damp problem, as this is often the source of the issue. We carry out a damp survey to identify and treat the root cause. Next, we treat the affected wood with a fungicidal treatment to halt the spread of the spores. Finally, we can address replacement of any wood that has been damaged by the dry rot. Replacing rotten timber will help to restore the structural integrity of your home.

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