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Do you have dry rot damaging the timbers in your commercial property?
Dry rot is a type of fungal decay that affects timber and other cellulose-rich materials in buildings and structures.
Unlike its name suggests, dry rot thrives in damp, poorly ventilated conditions where there is limited air circulation.
The fungus responsible for dry rot, usually Serpula lacrymans, colonises wood, breaking it down and causing it to become brittle and crumble.
Dry rot typically starts in areas with high moisture levels, often as a result of leaks, condensation, or inadequate ventilation; often in areas such as roofs, sub floors, behind skirting boards, under stairs cupboards and staircases.
It can spread rapidly through a building, causing extensive damage to timber structures, floors, and walls. Dry rot is characterised by its distinctive cotton wool-like mycelium, which can penetrate through masonry and other materials in search of moisture.
Treating dry rot requires expertise and should be entrusted to experienced dry rot professionals such as Tyne Tees Damp Proofing. Here is a general outline of the process.
Each dry rot treatment is unique, and the expenses associated with it depends on factors such as the area of the size affected and the costs of necessary materials and products to replace damaged timbers and plaster.
For an accurate assessment of the costs associated with your specific dry rot project, contact us to book a timber inspection.
We can then schedule a dry rot timber survey conducted by one of our specialist surveyors to provide you everything you need to turn your property into a dry and hospitable environment.
Arrange an inspection of your commercial property to identify the root causes of your Damp & Timber issues.
Our professional Commercial Damp and Timber Surveyors will provide a detailed report of what they find and how to solve any issues.
We are Commercial Damp Proofing Specialists covering all areas of the North East of England, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Durham and beyond.