Tapco HomeDry Dry Rot Treatment Sunbury

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Dry Rot Specialist In Sunbury

Are you worried about the presence of dry rot in your Sunbury property? We recommend seeking professional help at the first sign of a problem, so you can feel confident that your home is protected. Dry rot can quickly cause widespread structural damage to your home, but it is often less visible than some damp-related issues, which can make it difficult to spot.

Not sure if you’re dealing with wet rot or dry rot? We can help you to identify the issue and get on top of it. An easy way to tell these issues apart is to look at the wood left behind. If the wood is soft and spongy, it is more likely to be wet rot, whereas dry rot will leave wood brittle and crumbly. Both issues should be addressed with a sense of urgency.

What is dry rot?

Dry rot is the name given to a type of fungus. The Serpula Lacrymans fungus is more commonly found on forest floors and in woodlands, where it plays an essential role in the recycling of old plant matter. The fungus helps to break down fallen and dead timber, allowing it to make space for new growth while also returning nutrients to the earth. Sadly, dry rot can also find its way into your home and may begin to break down the structural timber in your property.

While the name might suggest otherwise, dry rot actually needs quite damp conditions to thrive. Moisture levels in the timber need to be around 25%, which is why we nearly always see dry rot alongside a damp problem. The fungus will find suitable material and then secrete an enzyme that digests the wood, breaking down the lignin and cellulose. The result is wood that is left brittle and crumbly.

This can be problematic for your property if the fungus attacks structures like your stairs, flooring, roof rafter or joists. Tapco Homedry can help you to quickly get your dry rot problem under control to prevent further damage.

Signs of dry rot in your home

To protect your property, we recommend learning how to identify the early signs of dry rot in your Sunbury property. By acting quickly, you can avoid some of the more devastating structural problems that can arise if dry rot is left unchecked. The first sign of dry rot is not visible, but rather one that you might be able to smell. If you notice a new musty or earthy odour in your home, it’s important to find the source. 

With an active dry rot problem, you may discover a furry white growth on the wood. If it is more advanced, it may have developed a rusty orange or brown bloom that spreads from the centre. This indicates that the fungus is spreading spores, which means the rest of your home may be at risk. The wood left behind by dry rot will be dark and brittle. It will break apart easily between your fingers and the cuboidal cracking structure will cause it to break into small cube shapes.

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Why trust Tapco Homedry in Sunbury?

We are the local experts in dry rot treatment in Sunbury. We have extensive experience dealing with damp and all secondary issues caused by excess moisture in the home. With our help, you can remove all traces of dry rot and protect your property against further damage.

How is dry rot treated?

We always recommend professional treatment to help address the issue and make sure that it cannot return. We would start with a fungicidal treatment to kill the fungus and stop it from spreading any further. Next, we can remove and replace damaged timber. By using pre-treated timber, there is a lower risk of the issue returning. And finally, we can also address the damp problem that allowed the dry rot to take hold.

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