The wood used in construction should not deteriorate over time unless it is exposed to moisture. Wood will rot when wood-rotting fungus grows on the timber slowly eating away at the wood.
Wood rot comes in two forms. White rot causes the colour of the wood to become lighter and fibrous in texture. Brown rot causes wood to become darker. Both white and brown rot will lead to cracking although brown rot is distinguishable from white rot because brown rot causes wood to crack both across and down the grain.
Not all fungus causes wood to rot but – if there is fungus – then there is too much moisture in the air and wood rot will probably follow.
Derwent Damp Proofing are Wood Rot treatment specialist and experienced in all types of wood rot treatment. For free advice, a quotation or to arrange a professional wood rot inspection, contact us today.
Timber used in properties with excess moisture and damp will suffer from wood rot. It is also possible that the timber used is already infected with wood rot. That is why it is important to always use materials treated with a fungicide and, if in doubt, speak to a wood rot specialist.
Timber used in properties with excess moisture and damp will suffer from wood rot. It is also possible that the timber used is already infected with wood rot. That is why it is important to always use materials treated with a fungicide and, if in doubt, speak to a wood rot specialist.
The most noticeable symptoms of wood rot are discolouring of the wood and/or a mushroom like smell. You may even see fungus growing on the wood. Other ways to check for rotting wood are to check whether it feels sort and – in cases where it is not obviously viable – to use a hammer to knock the wood and listen for a hollow sound. If unsure and to be on the safe side, Derwent Damp Proofing can inspect your property for sines of rot and other types of damp. For free advice, a quotation or to arrange a professional damp and wood rot inspection, contact us here.
White and brown rot are normally termed wet rot but there is a more serious, though less common, form of brown rot known as dry rot. You can read more about dry rot here.
If you are not experienced is dealing with rot you should consult a wet rot specialist. Derwent Damp Proofing are Matlock based Wood Rot treatment specialists and experienced in all types of wood rot treatment. For free advice, a quotation or to arrange a professional wood rot inspection, contact us today.
Derwent Damp Proofing are damp proofing specialists based in Matlock, Derbyshire. We offer damp proofing in Matlock as well as Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper, Buxton, Chesterfield, Clay Cross, Darley Dale, Matlock Bath, Ripley and throughout Derbyshire. We offer wood rot treatment, dry rot treatment and treatment and repair of all types of damp and damp damage.
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