Dry Rot Remediation


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Dry Rot can affect many types of timber, old or new. Dampness with a lack of ventilation is the fundamental cause of Dry Rot and are the ideal conditions for fungal growths on Timber.

Features of Dry Rot:

  • Large Cuboidal Cracking (Brown Rot)
  • Fluffy White Cotton – like mycelium under humid conditions
  • Silvery Grey Mushroom coloured skin often tinged with yellow patches
  • Timber crumbly to the touch
  • Strands, grey in colour, brittle when dry
  • Sporophore, fleshy pancake bracket, white margin and wide pored rust
  • Spores, rust-red coloured
  • Active Growth – Musty Odour
  • Dry Rot is tolerant to alkali conditions and may readily spread behind plasters, mortars etc

Mould Busters offer a bespoke and independent remedial damp and timber survey on properties for a variety of clients, including local authorities, landlords, estate agents, building contractors and private individuals to correctly diagnose the extent and the type of Timber infestation or Dampness affecting the property.