The dangers provided by dry rot and 4 reasons that it must be treated quickly
While owning a property can instil feelings of great pride in a secure location, there are many things that those who purchase an older building must be aware of. They should be made aware of any issues before they make their purchase, with those at a lower price indicating that significant work is required to get it into pristine condition, so that living there will be enjoyable. One of the issues that may require addressing is dry rot.
Despite its name, dry rot confusingly requires damp conditions, which are often provided in properties that have poor ventilation. Dry rot treatment, carried out by specialists, using the latest high-tech equipment to make identifying it easy, as our team at London Damp Proofing is highly efficient in this, is required. The aggressive fungus in dry rot can destroy wooden structures, which then leads to serious problems, which is why early intervention is necessary. Here we look at 4 vital reasons for treating it.
- Once the core of the timber is attacked, it can lead to major issues for the complete structure, which might give way once the wood becomes brittle and crumbly, which are the obvious signs of dry rot issues. The weakening of joists and support beams can affect everything between the floor and the roof, to the point of collapse. It is not unusual for dry rot to endanger a whole building.
- Those in such a situation must look up a dry rot specialist near me. Fortunately, those in London are not far away from a team with an excellent reputation with its customers and can carry out a free home inspection for those concerned. Once the correct treatment has been carried out, it stops the further spread of dry rot. It can travel through plaster and masonry, looking for more wood to attack, such is its potency, which is why it must be stopped in its tracks.
- The widespread and hidden damage can be prevented once the experts get to work, which can avoid the need for expensive and extensive repair work. Intervention in smaller areas at an early stage is the best way of treating dry rot, saving restoration and potential repair work once the problem becomes severe, thus maintaining the value of the property at the same time. Anyone looking to sell their property will see its asking price severely affected when it has been surveyed, and dry rot has been detected.
- Therefore, a dry rot specialist, like our team at London Damp Proofing, can prove invaluable, as we protect the health and safety of all occupants in the property. If damp rot is not treated, they can be put in danger of having an accident on stairs or from falling floors and ceilings because of the rotten, weakened timber. Treating it makes living in the property safe and enjoyable.
Dry rot must be treated urgently, which is possible after calling 0208 226 6330 to prevent it from spreading and causing huge issues.