Fungal decay of timber by either Wet rot or Dry rot can occur when timbers are in contact with damp situations. Successful treatment of Dry rot normally involves several key factors.

Removal of the moisture source(s), establishing a dry environment, eradication of fungal growth and replacement of defective timber elements.

Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) normally requires cutting out and disposing of defective timbers and chemical treatment to adjacent areas to eradicate fungal growth.

Where masonry is affected, irrigation to the walls may be required.

Irrigation is the term used to describe the eradication of Dry Rot from masonry and involves drilling the masonry and injecting a fungicidal preservative. The adjacent area may also require sterilising with a fungicide to eradicate any fungal spores.

Wet rot treatment is usually less expensive to eradicate than Dry rot as eradication of fungal growth is much more simple and does not normally require chemical treatment. Eradication of moisture sources, promoting a dry environment and timber replacement will still be required however.

Damp Proofing Italia range of available treatment for fungal decay may include specialist eradication works, partial or complete floor replacements and replastering.

Once our Surveyor has inspected your property, full details of the proposed treatments are provided along with our quotation. Our treatment works are carried out by our own full time skilled technicians.

Most treatments are covered by our comprehensive guarantee giving you complete peace of mind.