True Dry Rot Treatment Specialists
The Dry Rot Sporophore releases spores or fungal seeds, these spores can often be seen as large deposits of a red rust coloured dust in the vicinity of the attack. The appearance of the Sporophore is an indication that there is an advanced attack present and immediate action is required.
Dry Rot has the unique ability to spread rapidly through buildings and materials from which it derives no nourishment, it does so by the growth of fungal strands. This enables the fungus to spread extensively and largely undetected until a Sporophore appears, by which time damage can be extensive.
Protectahome Surveyors are skilled and experienced in tracing the extent of attacks which have to be considered as three dimensional due to the ability of the attack to spread through building materials. It is essential when dealing with an attack of Dry Rot that the source of moisture responsible for the outbreak is identified and remedied.We are experienced in working with conservationist’s and building historians to find the most sympathetic but effect solution to the problems being experienced. In recent years Dry Rot monitoring has become an essential aid in providing a planned defence against this most secretive and destructive wood rotting fungi. Protectahome offer a full range of services to deal with an outbreak from survey, diagnostic analysis and monitoring, exposure, treatment and all associated reinstatement works.
When Timber Repair/Engineering is found to be required to deal with an attack, we are able to select from a comprehensive portfolio of modern or traditional repair techniques. See our Timber Engineering pages for more information.
If you would like to discuss a potential problem further or book a Survey, please Contact Us on 0800 055 6966.
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Dry Rot Case Studies
Clyne Castle, Swansea
The Project: To undertake a series of sympathetic roof timber repairs to this grade II listed castellated mansion as part of a wider refurbishment.
Dry Rot Eradication, Domestic Property, Cardiff
The Project: To investigate, and later eradicate, an attack of Dry Rot (Serpula lacrymans) to this domestic property in Rumney, Cardiff.
Pen Cob Wetherspoons, Pwllheli
Protectahome have recently completed the eradication of Dry Rot at a new JD Wetherspoons site on Station Road in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, called the Pen Cob. […]
Cowbridge Grammar School
Cowbridge Grammar School was founded in 1608 by Sir John Stradling, and moved to its present site in 1617. It was owned by Jesus College, […]
Pen Y Fal, Abergavenny
This Grade II Listed Building originally founded in 1846 was to be fully refurbished and sympathetically converted into 63 prestigious apartments.
Capel Aberfan, Aberfan
Protectahome were approached to give expert advice and to provide a solution for Capel Aberfan, a typical Chapel in one of South Wales’s mining communities. […]