Tapco HomeDry Dry Rot Treatment Hampton

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Dry Rot Specialist In Hampton

Concerned about dry rot in Hampton? You don’t have to deal with this issue alone. With our help, you can rid your property of dry rot and take steps to ensure that it does not return. Dry rot can cause extensive damage to your home, including cosmetic and structure issues. With our help, you can protect your property against the risks associated with dry rot.

Not sure if you’re dealing with wet rot or dry rot? A simple way to tell them apart is by looking at the state of the wood after the rot has digested it. If the wood is soft and spongy, you are looking at wet rot, and if the wood is brittle and dark, you’re looking at dry rot. You don’t have to know which one you are dealing with to get help from our expert team.

What is dry rot?

Dry rot is the common name given to a type of fungus that can infiltrate your home. It is often caused by the Sepula Lacrymans fungus, which plays an essential role in woodlands. In the natural world, this fungus helps to clear space by breaking down fallen timber and returning nutrients to the soil. This helps to make space for new growth. While it might be at home on the forest floor, it can also find its way into your home.

Despite the name, dry rot actually needs damp wood in order to thrive. This means that it is nearly always seen alongside a damp problem in properties. When it finds suitable wood, the dry rot fungus releases an enzyme that digests the lignin and cellulose of the wood. This causes the wood to break down, leaving it structurally weakened. This could be catastrophic if it affected your stairs, floorboards or ceiling joists.

Signs of dry rot in your home

Learning how to spot the early signs of dry rot in your home is the best way to protect your property from damage. Dry rot can quickly lead to structural issues and can leave areas of your home unsafe. This is why we recommend getting in touch with our Hampton dry rot team at the first sign of an issue. Often, dry rot isn’t visible straight away, but you may notice a musty or earthy odour in your home.

Upon further inspection, you may discover a furry white growth that develops into a rusty orange bloom. As it matures, this will spread the bright red spores throughout your home. It’s worth noting that these spores can work their way through masonry to find more suitable damp material to digest.

After the wood has been digested, it will be darker than before and will be incredibly brittle. It will break apart easily between your fingers and will also break into small cube shapes. It’s never too late to address a dry rot problem, and it’s important to take action, no matter what stage you discover it.

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Why trust Tapco Homedry in Hampton?

We are the experts in dry rot in Hampton and the surrounding areas. We provide cost-effective and reliable treatments that you can trust. To help protect your home against dampness and the issues associated with dry rot, get in touch with Tapco Homedry today to arrange your Hampton home survey.

How is dry rot treated?

It’s essential to seek professional treatment for dry rot to help stop the spread and avoid further damage. Treatment would include a fungicidal treatment to kill the dry rot and prevent further spread. We can then remove and replace damaged timber to help restore structural integrity. Finally, we can address the damp issue that has enabled the dry rot to thrive.

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