Wood Rot Solutions
Wood Rot Solutions in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas.
The problem of wood rot
The cellulose in timber provides food for a number of wood rotting fungi. As they feed, the structure of the wood deteriorates until it becomes brittle and useless. It is important to treat the problem as quickly as possible according to the type of fungus involved.
Dry Rot
True Dry Rot fungus is a most rapidly spreading and serious form of attack on timber.
It requires a moisture content in wood of 20-25% and, in conditions of poor ventilation, can spread its fine grayish threads many feet in just a few months. Attacks are often concealed behind brickwork and plaster becoming well established before visible evidence appears.
Attacked wood becomes discoloured and brittle and as it dries out eventually crumbles into dry brittle blocks.
Wet Rot
There are several species of Wet Rot fungus, but all require a moisture content in wood of between 40-60%. Removal of the dampness will stop all further fungal growth and since since it does not usually spread over bricks or plaster it is much easier to control that Dry Rot. However, since at 20-25% moisture levels in wood is vulnerable to Dry Rot fungi, fungicidal treatment is an essential safeguard.
Contact us
Contact Rentacure Ltd today on 01993 771 632 for a free quotation.