Tapco HomeDry Dry Rot Treatment Haslemere
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Dry Rot Specialist In Haslemere
Worried about dry rot in Haslemere? You don’t have to tackle this problem alone. With the help of Tapco Homedry, you can apply cost-effective and reliable methods for addressing dry rot infiltration into your home. We can also help you to tackle the underlying damp issues that have caused the dry rot to become a problem in your home.
Not sure if you’re looking at wet rot or dry rot? They might sound the same, but they’re actually caused by different types of fungus and require different conditions to thrive. While wet rot needs moisture levels around 50%, dry rot needs moisture levels around 25%. The wood left behind will also be very different, with wet rot leaving it soft and spongy while dry rot damage will be hard and brittle.
What is dry rot?
Dry rot is the name given to a type of fungus that can find its way into your home. The Serpula Lacyrmans fungus plays a very important role in breaking down fallen wood and rotten timber on the forest floor. This makes space for new growth while also returning nutrients to the soil. Unfortunately, this same fungus can also find its way into your home.
Despite the name, dry rot does actually need moisture to thrive. This is why we nearly always see dry rot problems alongside a moisture ingress issue. The fungus secretes an enzyme that will digest the cellulose and lignin in the wood, leaving it structurally fragile. The wood will break down easily, which can be catastrophic if the issue affects areas like your floorboards or ceiling joists.
Signs of dry rot in your home
By learning how to spot the earliest signs of dry rot in your home, you can better protect your property against potential damage. This can help you to avoid further structural damage while also giving you a chance to get on top of any dampness issues that may be present in your home. The dry rot might not be visible straight away, but you may be able to smell it in the early stages.
As the dry rot spreads, it develops a furry white growth that will mature into a rusty orange bloom. Once it reaches this stage, it will spread brick red spores throughout your home. These spores can work their way through brickwork and masonry to get to more suitable material. This means that your neighbour’s property could be at risk if they also have a damp issue.
The wood left behind by dry rot will look darker than the surrounding wood. It will also be brittle and dry; it will crumble under pressure. You might also notice that it breaks down into small cube shapes. This is due to the distinctive cuboidal cracking structure. Whatever stage you discover the dry rot, it’s essential to seek help quickly to avoid further damage.

Why trust Tapco Homedry in Haslemere?
We’re the local experts in dry rot treatment in Haslemere. Our cost-effective and reliable methods have been trusted by Haslemere homeowners like you for the past 50 years. We can help you to reclaim your home from the damage caused by damp and dry rot and help to protect it against potential damage in the future.
How is dry rot treated?
Professional treatment is recommended, as you could be facing structural problems. We start with a fungicidal treatment to kill the fungus and stop the spores from spreading any further. We can then replace affected timber with pre-treated wood that should offer some protection from future damage. And finally, we can then address the damp problem that has enabled the dry rot to thrive.