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Dry Rot Specialist In Woldingham
Concerned about dry rot in Woldingham? Don’t ignore this issue, as it won’t be resolved without professional intervention. Tapco Homedry are the local experts in dry rot treatment, offering cost-effective and reliable solutions to a wide range of damp related issues.
Dry rot explained
Dry rot is the common name for a type of fungus that is prevalent on forest floors. It plays an essential role in breaking down and digesting the structure of fallen timber, allowing it to break down and create space for new growth. Unfortunately, the Serpula lacrymans fungus can also make its way into your home and feast on damp wood.
While the name might suggest that it feeds on dry wood, it actually needs moisture levels of around 25% in order to thrive. This is why we commonly see dry rot problems as a secondary problem to a damp problem. Thankfully, the team at Tapco Homedry can help you to address both.
If you’re concerned about damp or dry rot in your home, don’t delay treatment. The longer you leave it, the more likely you are to face extensive cosmetic and structural damage to your home. Get in touch with Tapco Homedry in Woldingham today to find out how we can help.
Is dry rot the same as wet rot?
No, while they might sound similar, the two are actually very different. They are caused by different types of fungus, they require very different conditions in order to thrive, and they leave the wood in very different states. You don’t have to know which one is in your home to seek out our help. We can advise you on the best course of action depending on whether you are dealing with wet rot or dry rot.
How to spot dry rot in your home
You can safeguard your property by learning to spot the early signs of damp and dry rot in your home. If you have left a property vacant for a while and return to discover a damp or musty odour, it’s worth investigating the source of this smell. Damp smells suggest water ingress somewhere in your home, and this needs to be addressed.
If you have an active dry rot problem, you might discover a furry white growth on timber in your home. As this matures, it will develop a deep orange bloom, and this indicates that it is spreading its spores. These spores might look like brick dust on surfaces throughout your home.
The wood left behind by dry rot will be very dark and brittle compared to the wood around it. It will break apart easily between your fingers, because the dry rot has digested the cellulose and the lignin which provides the structural integrity. It will also have a cuboidal cracking structure that causes it to break down into small cube shapes.
