Tapco HomeDry Dry Rot Treatment Frimley

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Dry Rot Specialist In Frimley

Concerned about the presence of dry rot in your home? Get in touch with Tapco Homedry today to find out how we can help. We offer dry rot treatment throughout the Frimley area so you can rest assured your property will be protected against any long term damage. 

What is dry rot?

Dry rot is the name for damage caused by a type of fungus that can be found in the home. This fungus is better known as Sepula lacrymans, and it is more commonly found on the forest floor where it plays an essential role. This fungus digests and breaks down fallen trees to help make space for new growth. However, it can also digest and break down materials in your home, which is not ideal.

This type of fungus secretes an enzyme that digests the lignin and cellulose in wood, which completely destroys its structural integrity. This troubling fungus can thrive in damp areas, which is why a dry rot problem is often seen alongside a damp problem. Once it takes hold, it can spread throughout your home as the spores will be carried on internal air currents.

If you have a dry rot problem, this typically indicates that you also have an issue with moisture ingress in your home, as this fungus needs moisture levels of around 20% to thrive. Once it has spread though affected timber, it will be left dark, dry and brittle, which could be catastrophic if this happens to a load-bearing structure.

Is dry rot the same as wet rot?

No, while they might sound like similar versions of the same thing, they’re actually very different. Wet rot is most commonly caused by the Coniophora Puteana fungus, which is also known as the cellar fungus. 

While wet rot needs moisture levels of around 50% to thrive, dry rot only needs moisture levels to be around 20%. Dry rot will leave the wood dry and brittle while wet rot leaves it soft and spongy.

How to spot dry rot in your home

If you have dry rot in your home in Frimley, it’s important to act quickly before it can do more damage. The first sign of a problem is usually a bad smell which might be musty or earthy. If you notice a damp smell in your home, it’s always worth investigating further.

You might then discover a furry white growth that later develops an orange bloom in the centre. As the bloom spreads, it will release bright orange spores that will look like brick dust on your furniture. 

Finally, the wood that is left behind by the fungus will be dark, brittle and badly damaged. It will have a cuboidal cracking structure that causes the wood to break down into small cube shapes. If you have spotted any of these signs of dry rot in Frimley, don’t delay getting in touch with the Tapco Homedry team.

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Dry rot experts in Frimley

If you’re concerned about dry rot in your home in Frimley, we can help. Don’t ignore this issue, as it won’t resolve on its own. The Tapco Homedry team in Frimley can visit your property and carry out a full survey to determine the extent of the problem. We provide a cost-effective and efficient service that you can trust.

How is dry rot treated?

It’s important to address the damp problem alongside the dry rot problem. To treat the dry rot, we would use a fungicidal treatment to spot it from spreading any further. We can then remove damaged wood and replace this with pre-treated timber. This simple step should help to prevent the issue from returning, alongside measures to address the damp problem in your home.

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