Tapco HomeDry Dry Rot Treatment Brockwood

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Dry Rot Specialist In Brockwood

Worried about dry rot in Brockwood? As a homeowner, you need to be aware of the risks associated with dry rot and the implications of having damp in your home. Left untreated, dry rot can quickly lead to structural issues and widespread damage. With our help, you can get your dry rot problem under control.

Is dry rot the same as wet rot?

Contrary to popular belief, these two are not the same fungus. They are caused by two different types of fungus and they need very different conditions to thrive. However, both need some level of dampness to be able to thrive. Dry rot will need moisture levels of around 20% to thrive and will leave the wood dry and brittle. In contrast, wet rot will require moisture levels of around 50% and will leave wood soft and spongy. Both can be damaging and suggest that you have a water ingress problem in your home.

What is dry rot?

Dry rot is the common name for a type of fungus. It is usually found in forests and woodland areas where it plays an important role in breaking down fallen trees to make space for new growth. Unfortunately, it can also find its way into your home where it attacks wooden structures.

As the fungus spreads throughout your home, it releases spores which find more suitable material to digest. The enzymes secreted by the fungus digest wood and leave it dried out and brittle – hence the name. It can spread easily once it finds suitable material and is even capable of making its way through masonry.

Dry rot leaves wood dark and brittle. It will break apart easily between your fingers and it will no longer have its structural integrity. This is why it can be such a headache for homeowners. Dry rot is known to spread through floorboards, joists and door frames.

While dry rot might be more common in older properties, it can also be found in new properties. If the timber in your home isn’t pre-treated for dry rot, your home will be at risk. It is also commonly seen in homes where dampness is an issue.

How to spot dry rot in your home

Homeowners often notice the smell before anything else. Dry rot has a musty or damp odour, so it’s worth investigating further if you notice a damp smell that you can’t get rid of. It’s also common to have a damp problem alongside your dry rot problem.

You might also notice a furry white growth on wooden structures. As this blooms, it will produce bright orange spores which can appear as rust coloured dust on surfaces. This might look like brick dust.

Finally, you might be aware of dry rot by the damage done to wooden structures in your home. The wood will be darkened, brittle and dry. It will also have a cuboidal cracking structure that causes it to crumble into small cube shapes.

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Dry rot experts in Brockwood

If you are concerned about dry rot in your home in Brockwood, get in touch with Tapco Homedry. We are the leading experts in dry rot and water ingress treatment. We can provide swift intervention to identify the root cause and put things right.

How is dry rot treated?

The first step in dealing with a dry rot problem is to address the damp problem. This will help to prevent the issue from returning. We will also treat timber in your home using a fungicidal treatment that will stop the spores from spreading further. And finally, we can also address the damage to the timber in your home by replacing structures with pre-treated timber.

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