Tag: dry rot

5 Ways Your Rented House Could be Making You Ill

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We often think that illnesses come from outside our homes and that we bring them in with us. But sometimes, the cause of an illness can be hiding inside our homes, making us sick without us ever realising it. Or something there can be little signs that we don’t realise could indicate a health problem…
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Condensation is the Landlord’s Curse…

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As a landlord, there’s one call you really don’t want from your tenants – the one that tells you they’ve spotted damp in the house and want to know who is responsible for that mould growing in the bathroom. Many landlords will have dealt with some variation of this problem and it is can be…
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Dry Rot Treatment: The Importance of Seeking Help Early

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Dry rot, caused by damp, creates the fungus Serpula lacrymans which can attack the timber of your home. Worryingly, this particularly aggressive fungus can exist invisibly within your home, attacking elements such as flooring and joinery without being noticed until it has caused extensive and costly damage. Over a short time the affected timbers will lose…
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Dry Rot Repair

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Dry rot is one of the most worrying discoveries a property owner can make. More advanced cases can require considerable treatment and can lead to expensive repairs being necessary. Furthermore dry rot infestations can not only advance quickly but can also spread impressively through a property’s timber so it is essential to remove the problem…
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