Wet Rot Identification & Treatments - Surveyors Fotofile

May 6, 2011 - PRLog -- In the case of the property below a leak from a sink lead to water spreading between the hardboard sheeting floor and the original timber floor in the utility room. The resulting conditions of moisture and the presence of wood provide the ideal breeding ground for Wet Rot spores to germinate.

The tell tale signs of Wet Rot

Typical signs of Wet Rot are white or fern like growths (Mycelium). Where there are no obvious signs of Mycelium growth Wet Rot can be identified and differentiated from other funagl decay (such as Dry Rot) by the different colour of the decayed timber as well as by the size and type of cracking of the timber as a result of the Wet Rot.

Treating Wet Rot

It is vital that a specialist in timber decay is used to identify the type of fungal decay and to specify the the correct Wet Rot treatment for the property. In the case of this property the source of the water ingress was identified and the leak rectified. The area was then dried out and the infected flooring  (timber that has lost it’s strength) was then removed. The floor and joists were also replaced with timbers in the immediate area also chemically treated to ensure the Wet Rot was truly eradicated.

Further information about Wet Rot can be found on the Timberwise wet rot page (http://www.timberwise.co.uk/our-services/timber-preservat...) or you can speak direct to your local Timberwise office for specialist Wet Rot advice on 0800 288 8660.

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