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Dry Rot Specialist In Betchworth
Concerned about dry rot in your property in Betchworth? Let us put your mind at ease with a dry rot survey and remedial treatment. Tapco Homedry can help you to get control of dry rot in your home or business so it can’t cause extensive structural damage. Get in touch today to learn how we can help.
Difference between wet rot and dry rot
These two types of rot problems are caused by two different types of fungal problems. They require very different conditions to be able to thrive, so if you have one type of rot, you’re unlikely to have the other. Despite the name, dry rot actually needs moisture levels of around 20% to survive whereas wet rot needs moisture levels closer to 50%.
What is dry rot?
Dry rot is simply the name of a type of fungus that feeds on damp wood. It’s also known as Serpula Lacrymans and can be commonly found on the forest floor where it thrives on fallen trees. This type of fungus is essential for the ecosystem of the forest, as it clears rotten wood to make space for new growth. However, the fungus can also find its way into your home where it can cause extensive damage.
Damp is required for dry rot to take hold in your home, so dry rot is rarely an isolated issue. High moisture levels pave the way for dry rot to take hold in your home. When the conditions are right, dry rot could impact joists, floorboards, door frames and more. And while it might be more common in older properties, new homes are not immune.
The fungus spreads by releasing spores which are carried throughout your home on air currents before resting on suitable surfaces. The wood left behind following a dry rot problem will be brittle and easy to break apart with your fingers. This is why it can quickly become a structural problem.
If you’re concerned about dry rot in your home in Betchworth, get in touch with Tapco Homedry today. We can help quickly address the issue so no further damage occurs.
Signs of dry rot in your home
The first sign you are likely to notice is a distinct earthy or musty smell. If you’re worried about damp in your home, it’s worth investigating further once you notice a damp smell. Look for signs of a white furry growth on wooden items in your home.
From the centre, a rusty orange bloom will develop when the dry rot spreads its spores. Remember that dry rot can work its way through masonry to get to suitable material. Wood left behind by dry rot will be dark and brittle. It will have a cuboidal cracking structure that causes the wood to break into small cube shapes.
Dry rot experts in Betchworth
Looking for a dry rot treatment service in Betchworth? Get in touch with Tapco Homedry today to learn more about the services we offer. We use the latest tools and techniques to address dry rot issues quickly and efficiently, with minimal disruption to you and your neighbours. Get in touch today to learn how we can help you deal with your dry rot problem at last.
How is dry rot treated?
We need to address the damp problem at the same time as the dry rot problem. We’ll carry out a damp survey to determine the source of the dampness. Next, we treat affected timber with a fungicidal treatment that will stop the spores spreading any further. Next, we can address damage caused by the dry rot using pre-treated timber, to help stop the problem returning.
