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WOOD ROT

WHAT IS DRY ROT AND WET ROT

When purchasing a property, a valuation survey may identify damp or timber issues that require further investigation by specialist surveyors. GHA Environmental provide homebuyer surveys that can identify any potential defects caused by damp, rot or wood worm.

Joists embedded in walls suffering from rising damp, high levels of condensation under timber suspended floors and ceiling voids, or penetrating damp caused by defective roofs can all provide the conditions for dry rot and wet rot to germinate. If temperatures are correct the rot will flourish and survive while-ever there is food and damp.

CAUSES

When purchasing a property, a valuation survey may identify damp or timber issues that require further investigation by specialist surveyors. GHA Environmental provide homebuyer surveys that can identify any potential defects caused by damp, rot or wood worm.

Joists embedded in walls suffering from rising damp, high levels of condensation under timber suspended floors and ceiling voids, or penetrating damp caused by defective roofs can all provide the conditions for dry rot and wet rot to germinate. If temperatures are correct the rot will flourish and survive while-ever there is food and damp.

SOLUTIONS

The first step is to find the source of moisture which allows the rot to flourish in the first instance. This could be caused by any number of situations, such as a leaking roof, high levels of condensation or rising damp. Once the source has been established, it is vital to rectify the problem so the that the timber can dry out, stopping spores from germinating and halting further spread of rot.

Once dried, badly damaged timbers are then removed or repaired. Affected timbers are then treated with fungicidal sprays or pastes which stop the rot from returning in future.

All our treatment programmes are undertaken by our specially trained technicians, using the latest products and proven techniques, and backed by our 30-year company guarantee.

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