Despite being fairly common due to damp conditions, wet rot often goes unnoticed. As you might expect, this can cause further issues over time and even affect the building’s structural integrity. Dry rot is even more feared because of its aggressive nature and reputation for causing large-scale damage. Serving Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and the surrounding locations, our team at DPS Tyneside Ltd quickly diagnoses the problem before providing dry and wet rot treatments in line with your property’s needs.
Dry rot occurs when a particular fungus, Serpula lacrymans, feeds on the woodwork. Your timbers will soon become brittle and dry, suffering cracks that could collapse the wood altogether. On the other hand, wet rot requires high moisture levels to thrive and can’t spread without it.
The sooner we can diagnose and treat the afflicted area, the more we reduce the spread of the rot. Please call today for dry and wet rot treatments or a first-class lime plastering and damp proofing service.
Unlike some treatment companies, we offer a mortgage-approved guarantee and insurance policy that lasts for 10 years. For this reason, you’ll never have to worry about our work meeting anything but the finest standards.
We use Sovereign chemicals that eliminate rot from timbers and masonry. These systems penetrate more deeply than conventional products and are easy to apply. Our team performs a dry or wet rot survey to identify the type of rot affecting your property and develops a bespoke treatment plan to resolve the problem quickly.
Dry rot typically occurs due to poor ventilation and high humidity – the ideal conditions for fungal growth. Spores will settle on the timbers and feed on the wood, becoming more problematic over time. Affected wood will appear darker in colour, break apart easily and may feature red-coloured dust. You might also see grey strands that look like spider silk or fungal masses that spread spores across the property.
Wet rot often develops in hard-to-see, wet areas. As such, we may need to apply wet rot treatments in these areas:
Unlike its dry counterpart, wet rot stems from water flow and will likely stop growing once the leak is resolved.
At DPS Tyneside Ltd, we aim to take the stress out of dry and wet rot treatments in Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding areas. Our team will inspect the area for hidden leaks that contribute towards wet rot, ensuring the surrounding surfaces receive the proper treatment. We strip out rotten timbers and replace them with treated installations, so you’ll never need to worry about wet rot in your property again.
You can expect us to provide a reliable fungicidal treatment to the timbers and masonry. In turn, your property will remain secured from spores in the years to come.
Our treatments create a firm and dependable barrier against fungal growth. For extra peace of mind, we offer decade-long guarantees, backed by a mortgage-approved risk-free service.
call 07834 245796 for dry and wet rot treatment services in Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding areas.
