Wet Rot
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Causes and Solutions to Wet Rot South England
The main causes of wet rot are high levels of moisture in the air resulting in the timber decaying off its own accord. Wet rot is easier to deal with instead of the usual dry rot that becomes a real problem. Due to their always being a structural problem when wet rot takes hold it has to be dealt with by the professionals using expert skills. As well as plaster and decorations being damaged the timber in the frames are severely effected and have to be repaired before any other work is carried out.
If you happen to have timber that is suffering from wet rot you need to call us as soon as possible before further damage occurs. You can notice the damage because the timber will feel spongey and darker in certain areas around the paint. Once the timber then dries it will crack and flake into separate pieces which is when timber in the roof becomes a hazard and at great risk of collapsing.
Prevention Tactics
There are simple steps you can follow to make sure that you never have to experience damaging wet rot at your home or property. The first one is by avoiding damp walls from occurring in your property. You can then check the roof space for any leaking water supplies or water entering from the outside.
You should also check the main problem areas in your home which are located under the kitchen sink, around the bath, the shower surroundings, wash basins, toilets and behind washing machines, basically all of the wet areas in your home.
How To Treat Wet Rot
Treating wet rot can often be time consuming and result in replacing saturated timber with fresh dry wood supplies. The first area you need to repair is the structural elements of the property in the form of floor joists and roof trusses so that you are safe in your home. There are ways around completely replacing the rotted timber by adding smaller sections of new wood in but to be safe consult our team as soon as possible.