Tapco HomeDry Dry Rot Treatment Normandy

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Dry Rot Specialist In Normandy

Concerned about dry rot in your home in Normandy? You don’t have to tackle this issue alone. Tapco Homedry has been helping homeowners to address dry rot problems for the past 50 years. If you’re concerned about dry rot in Normandy, Wyke, Christmas Pie, Willey Green, Pinewood and Flexford, get in touch with our team today.

Not sure if you’re dealing with wet rot or dry rot? Both require high moisture levels in order to spread, but while the wet rot fungus needs levels of around 50% moisture, dry rot fungus only requires around 25%. The wood left behind will also be very different, with dry rot leaving wood brittle and crumbly, while wet rot will leave it soft and spongy. 

What is dry rot?

Dry rot is the common name given to a type of fungal infestation that is commonly seen alongside a severe damp problem in homes. The Serpula Lacrymans fungus plays a vital role in woodlands where it breaks down fallen timber, making space for new growth. However, it can also find its way into properties when the conditions are right. When this happens, it can digest structural parts of your home, leaving it weakened.

Despite what the name might suggest, dry rot does need high moisture levels in order to thrive. This is why we commonly see it alongside a moisture ingress problem. The fungus secretes an enzyme into the wood which digests the cellulose and lignin which provides the structural support. Without this, the wood is left weakened and brittle, prone to collapse. This can be disastrous if it reaches areas such as your floorboards or stairs.

Signs of dry rot in your home

Learning how to identify the early signs of dry rot in your home can help to save you trouble further down the line. Swift intervention could allow us to catch the dry rot before severe structural problems become evident. We recommend clients use all of their senses when trying to identify dry rot, as the first sign is often not visible, but you might notice a new smell.

Dry rot has a distinct earthy or musty odour, and this is a smell that should always prompt further investigation in your home. When looking for the cause, you might find a furry white growth on wood. If this growth is more mature, it might have a rusty orange bloom spreading from the centre. This means that it is spreading spores throughout your home.

If you suspect dry rot has already spread through your home, the signs will be evident in the wood that is left behind. It might be darker than the surrounding wood and will break easily between your fingers. It’s very brittle and has a cuboidal cracking structure that will cause it to break into small cube shapes. Whatever stage you discover the dry rot problem, it’s essential to seek expert advice to help rid it from your home.

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Why trust Tapco Homedry in Normandy?

We’re the local experts for dry rot treatment in Normandy. We offer cost-effective and reliable methods to support Normandy residents with their dry rot problems. We can help you to restore your home and prevent the risk of dry rot causing further damage or spreading into neighbouring properties.

How is dry rot treated?

We always recommend professional treatment as the stakes are too high to risk DIY interventions. We recommend a fungicidal treatment to stop the spread and kill any active spores. Next, we can remove damaged timber and replace it with pre-treated timber to avoid the risk of it returning. Finally, we can then address the damp problem that has enabled the dry rot problem to thrive.

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